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FGFR2 abnormalities underlie a spectrum of bone, skin, and cancer pathologies.
The Journal of investigative dermatology - 1 Aug 2009
Katoh Masaru
Abstract excerpt
Fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR)2 is regulated on the basis of the balance of FGFs, heparan-sulfate proteoglycans, FGFR2 isoforms, endogenous inhibitors, and microRNAs. FGFR2 signals cross-talk with hedgehog, bone morphogenetic protein, and other regulatory networks. Some cases of congenital skeletal disorders with an FGFR2 mutation show skin phenotypes, including acne, cutis gyrata, and acanthosis...
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