Fibroblast Growth Factor 5

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

**Definition:** Fibroblast growth factor 5 (268 aa, ~30 kDa) is encoded by the human FGF5 gene. This protein is involved in hair follicle growth, cell proliferation, and cell differentiation.

**Synonyms:** - FGF-5 - FGF5 - HBGF-5 - Heparin-Binding Growth Factor 5 - Smag-82