Fibroblast Growth Factor 8

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

**Definition:** Fibroblast growth factor 8 (233 aa, ~27 kDa) is encoded by the human FGF8 gene. This protein plays a role in brain, eye, ear, and limb development during embryogenesis.

**Synonyms:** - AIGF - Androgen-Induced Growth Factor - FGF-8 - FGF8 - HBGF-8 - Heparin-Binding Growth Factor 8