Acidic FGF is a mitogen for cells of mesodermal and neuroectodermal origin, including fibroblasts, endothelial cells, astrocytes, neuroblasts, osteoblasts, and smooth muscle cells. This protein is composed of 140aa residues, and has a 55% homology with basic FGF, including two conserved cysteine residues. Biological...

Single-chain polypeptide growth factor that plays a significant role in the process of wound healing and is a potent inducer of angiogenesis. It binds to heparin, which potentiates its biological activity and protects it from proteolysis. The growth factor is an extremely potent inducer of DNA synthesis in a variety...