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Fibroblast Growth Factor 7
Definition 1
Fibroblast Growth Factor 7 (Keratinocyte Growth Factor) is a member of the fibroblast growth factor family that stimulates the growth of epithelial cells, but lacks mitogenic activity on fibroblasts or endothelial cells. FGF7 is a single polypeptide chain of about 28 kD that has predominant activity in keratinocytes. (from OMIM 148180 and NCI) (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A natural substance that stimulates the growth of epithelial cells in the skin and in the lining of the mouth, stomach, and intestines. A form of keratinocyte growth factor made in the laboratory is called recombinant human keratinocyte growth factor. (NCI Dictionary)
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