FIBROBLAST GROWTH FACTOR HOMOLOGS

摘要

PURPOSE: Provided are polynucleotide and polypeptide molecules for zFGF-5, a novel member of the FGF family. CONSTITUTION: An isolated polynucleotide molecule encode a fibroblast growth factor (FGF) homolog polypeptide selected from the group consisting of: a) polynucleotide molecules comprising a nucleotide sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 1 from nucleotide 82 to nucleotide 621; b) allelic variants of (a); c) polynucleotide molecules that encode a polypeptide that is at least 60% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2 from amino acid residue 28 (Glu) to amino acid residue 207 (Ala); and d) polynucleotide molecules comprising a nucleotide sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 6 from nucleotide 82 to nucleotide 621.