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Human KGF is FGF-related with properties of a paracrine effector of epithelial cell growth.

Authors :
Finch PW
Rubin JS
Miki T
Ron D
Aaronson SA
Source :
Science (New York, N.Y.) [Science] 1989 Aug 18; Vol. 245 (4919), pp. 752-5.
Publication Year :
1989

Abstract

Keratinocyte growth factor (KGF) is a human mitogen that is specific for epithelial cells. The complementary DNA sequence of KGF demonstrates that it is a member of the fibroblast growth factor family. The KGF transcript was present in stromal cells derived from epithelial tissues. By comparison with the expression of other epithelial cell mitogens, only KGF, among known human growth factors, has the properties of a stromal mediator of epithelial cell proliferation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0036-8075
Volume :
245
Issue :
4919
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Science (New York, N.Y.)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2475908
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1126/science.2475908