FIBROBLAST GROWTH FACTOR-5 AND USES THEREOF

摘要

The present invention provides methods of using a FGF5 polypeptide, a FGF5 polynucleotide, and a cell expressing a FGF5 polypeptide in stimulating formation of a skeletal muscle cell, stimulating formation, growth and survival of a skeletal muscle tissue in a subject. The present invention further provides methods of using a FGF5 polypeptide, a FGF5 polynucleotide, a cell expressing a FGF5 polypeptide in regenerating a skeletal muscle tissue, or treating a disorder or disease or injury of a skeletal muscle tissue in a subject.