Fibroblast Growth Factor 2

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

**Definition:** Fibroblast growth factor 2 (288 aa, ~31 kDa) is encoded by the human FGF2 gene. This protein plays a role in the regulation of cell proliferation, angiogenesis, and limb and nervous system development.

**Synonyms:** - Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor - FGF-2 - FGF2 - HBGF-2 - Heparin-Binding Growth Factor 2 - Prostatropin - bFGF