Fibroblast Growth Factor 12

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Fibroblast growth factor 12 (243 aa, ~27 kDa) is encoded by the human FGF12 gene. This protein plays a role in both nervous system development and the promotion of voltage-gated sodium channel activity in neurons.

**Synonyms:** - FGF-12 - FGF12 - FHF-1 - Fibroblast Growth Factor Homologous Factor 1 - Fibroblast Growth Factor-12 - Myocyte-Activating Factor