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  1. Fields of Study
  2. phosphotransferases (kinases)
  3. protein kinases
  4. protein-tyrosine kinases
  5. receptor protein-tyrosine kinase
  6. fibroblast growth factor receptors
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. phosphotransferases (kinases)
  3. protein kinases
  4. protein-tyrosine kinases
  5. receptor protein-tyrosine kinase
  6. fibroblast growth factor receptors

Preferred term

fibroblast growth factor receptors

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Specific molecular sites or structures on cell membranes that react with fibroblast growth factors (both the basic and acidic forms), their analogs, or their antagonists to elicit or to inhibit the specific response of the cell to these factors. These receptors frequently possess tyrosine kinase activity.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2014

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Narrower concepts

Synonyms

  • FGF receptors
  • heparin-binding growth factor receptor

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/222852

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