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FGF-21   Click here for help

GtoPdb Ligand ID: 11721

Synonyms: fibroblast growth factor 21
Compound class: Endogenous peptide in human, mouse or rat
Comment: FGF21 is a mitogen that is involved in the migration and differentiation of cells that are of mesodermal or neuroectodermal origin, and in metabolic regulation [2]. Klotho beta (KLB) appears to be required for FGF21's metabolic activity [3]. The peptide sequence provided here includes the signal peptide (MDSDETGFEHSGLWVSVLAGLLLGACQA).
Species: Human
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References
1. Chen X, Tong G, Fan J, Shen Y, Wang N, Gong W, Hu Z, Zhu K, Li X, Jin L et al.. (2022)
FGF21 promotes migration and differentiation of epidermal cells during wound healing via SIRT1-dependent autophagy.
Br J Pharmacol, 179 (5): 1102-1121. [PMID:34608629]
2. Kharitonenkov A, Shiyanova TL, Koester A, Ford AM, Micanovic R, Galbreath EJ, Sandusky GE, Hammond LJ, Moyers JS, Owens RA et al.. (2005)
FGF-21 as a novel metabolic regulator.
J Clin Invest, 115 (6): 1627-35. [PMID:15902306]
3. Kurosu H, Choi M, Ogawa Y, Dickson AS, Goetz R, Eliseenkova AV, Mohammadi M, Rosenblatt KP, Kliewer SA, Kuro-O M. (2007)
Tissue-specific expression of betaKlotho and fibroblast growth factor (FGF) receptor isoforms determines metabolic activity of FGF19 and FGF21.
J Biol Chem, 282 (37): 26687-26695. [PMID:17623664]
4. Rosenstock M, Tseng L, Pierce A, Offman E, Chen CY, Charlton RW, Margalit M, Mansbach H. (2023)
The Novel GlycoPEGylated FGF21 Analog Pegozafermin Activates Human FGF Receptors and Improves Metabolic and Liver Outcomes in Diabetic Monkeys and Healthy Human Volunteers.
J Pharmacol Exp Ther, 387 (2): 204-213. [PMID:37562970]