Fibroblast Growth Factor 3 (FGF3)

HBGF3; INT2; Heparin-binding growth factor 3; Murine Mammary Tumor Virus Integration Site(v-int-2)Oncogene Homolog; INT-2 Proto-Oncogene Protein; Proto-oncogene Int-2

Fibroblast Growth Factor 3 (FGF3)
FGF3 is a member of the fibroblast growth factor family. FGF3 binds to Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 3 (FGFR3) to serve as a negative regulator of bone growth during ossification. Effectively, FGF-3 inhibits proliferation of chondrocytes within growth plate.
The FGF3 gene was identified by its similarity with mouse fgf3/int-2, a proto-oncogene activated in virally induced mammary tumors in the mouse. Frequent amplification of this gene has been found in human tumors, which may be important for neoplastic transformation and tumor progression. Studies of the similar genes in mouse and chicken suggested the role in inner ear formation.

Organism species: Homo sapiens (Human)

Organism species: Mus musculus (Mouse)

Organism species: Rattus norvegicus (Rat)