Chemicals and Drugs

Fibroblast Growth Factor 6

A fibroblast growth factor that was initially identified based on its sequence similarity to FIBROBLAST GROWTH FACTOR 4. It is found in MYOBLASTS and plays an important role in MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A fibroblast growth factor that was initially identified based on its sequence similarity to FIBROBLAST GROWTH FACTOR 4. It is found in MYOBLASTS and plays an important role in MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Heparin Secretory Transforming Protein-2
  • Heparin Secretory Transforming Protein 2

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30 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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History Note

2006(1989)

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  1. D12.644w.276.624w.160
  2. D12.776w.467.624w.160
  3. D12.776w.624.664.700.112
  4. D23.529.624w.160

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Fibroblast Growth Factor 6. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D051522. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D051522
  2. Fibroblast Growth Factor 6. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24722473