A fibroblast growth factor that may play a role in regulation of HAIR FOLLICLE phenotype. Spontaneous mutation of the gene for this protein results in a strain of MICE with abnormally long hair, referred to as angora mice.
CAS Type 1 Name
Fibroblast Growth Factor 5
Public MeSH Note
2006; FIBROBLAST GROWTH FACTOR 5 was indexed under FIBROBLAST GROWTH FACTORS 1991-2005
A fibroblast growth factor that may play a role in regulation of HAIR FOLLICLE phenotype. Spontaneous mutation of the gene for this protein results in a strain of MICE with abnormally long hair, referred to as angora mice.
