FGF18 — Fibroblast growth factor 18
FGF18 belongs to a gene co-expression module in 1 of 28 SCUBA cell types. Each module groups genes that rise and fall together in that cell type; the genes it shares a module with are its closest co-expression partners there.
FGF18's module in each cell type
| Cell type | Module | Shares the module with | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endothelial | Inflammatory ECM Remodeling ECM remodeling | ABI3BP, ADRA2C, ANXA3, CGNL1, CLIC3, ELN, FBLN2, GUCY1A1 +5 more | View in SCUBA |
About the gene
| Synonyms | FGF-18, ZFGF5 |
|---|---|
| Chromosome | 5: 171419647-171457626 |
| Predicted location | Secreted |
| Essential gene | No |
| Protein class | Cancer-related genes, Predicted secreted proteins, RAS pathway related proteins |
| Molecular function | Growth factor |
Function
Plays an important role in the regulation of cell proliferation, cell differentiation and cell migration. Required for normal ossification and bone development. Stimulates hepatic and intestinal proliferation
Human Protein Atlas · Open Targets · UniProt
Gene annotation from the Human Protein Atlas and UniProt; see sources & licences.