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Symbol:FGF21
Name(s):fibroblast growth factor 21
Type:protein-coding
Organism:Homo sapiens
Synonyms:-
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Gene Information from Publications

Publication Link Summary of findings
17926232 work suggests a potential role for Fibroplast growth factor 21(FGF-21) in the pathogenesis of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)
17452648 klotho beta functions as a cofactor essential for FGF21 activity
17068132 When administered daily for 6 wk to diabetic rhesus monkeys, FGF-21 caused a dramatic decline in fasting plasma glucose, fructosamine, triglycerides, insulin, and glucagon.

Recent Publications on FGF21:

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Torpor induction in mammals: recent discoveries fueling new ideas.
When faced with a harsh climate or inadequate food, some mammals enter a...
30th October, 2009
Department of Biology, University of Minnesota Duluth, 1035 Kirby Drive, Trends Endocrinol Metab. 2009 Oct 26.
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Glucose induces FGF21 mRNA expression through ChREBP activation in rat hepatocytes.
Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) has beneficial effects of improving...
23rd October, 2009
Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Gifu University, Graduate School FEBS Lett. 2009 Sep 3;583(17):2882-6. Epub 2009 Aug 4.
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Fibroblast growth factor 21 regulates lipolysis in white adipose tissue but is not required for ketogenesis and triglyceride clearance in liver.
Fibroblast growth factors (Fgfs) are polypeptide growth factors with...
23rd October, 2009
Department of Genetic Biochemistry, Kyoto University Graduate School of Endocrinology. 2009 Oct;150(10):4625-33. Epub 2009 Jul 9.
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Serum concentrations and tissue expression of a novel endocrine regulator fibroblast growth factor-21 in patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity.
OBJECTIVE: Fibroblast growth factor-21 (FGF21) is a novel endocrine and...
20th October, 2009
Third Department of Medicine, First Faculty of Medicine and General Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2009 Sep;71(3):369-75. Epub 2008 Dec 11.
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Fibroblast growth factor 21-deficient mice demonstrate impaired adaptation to ketosis.
Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) is a key metabolic regulator....
13th October, 2009
Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Endocrinology. 2009 Nov;150(11):4931-40. Epub 2009 Oct 9.
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Clinical Trials:

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Prolonged Fasting and FGF-21 Levels

Patents:

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US Patent No.Title
7612181 Dual variable domain immunoglobulin and uses thereof
7550300 Prediction of bare metal stent restenosis
7541335 Nogo-receptors and methods of use
7537903 FGF21 upregulates expression of GLUT-1 in a .beta.klotho-dependent manner
7534608 Methods of producing pancreatic hormones

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FGF21 results (if any) from reagent suppliers

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FGF21 antibody (ab57059) | Abcam
Mouse monoclonal to FGF21. FGF21 is a growth factor that is a member of the FGF family. Proteins of this family play a central role during prenatal ...
http://www.abcam.com/FGF21-antibody-ab57059.html...

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FGF-21 (V-16) Antibody sc-16842
FGF-21 shRNA (h) Lentiviral Particles, sc-39484-V, 200 µl ... FGF-21 (V-16): sc- 16842. Immunofluorescence staining of methanol-fixed A549 cells showing ...
http://www.scbt.com/datasheet-16842-fgf-21-v-16-antibody.htm...

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Mouse FGF-21 Affinity Purified Polyclonal Ab
FGF-21 specific IgG was purified by mouse FGF-21 affinity chromatography. Mouse FGF-21 is a 20 kDa, secreted, nonglycosylated polypeptide that is a ...
http://www.rndsystems.com/pdf/AF3057.pdf...

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FGF-21 (Y-16) Antibody sc-81946
mouse monoclonal IgG1, 100 µg/ml; raised against recombinant FGF-21 of human ... Western blot analysis of FGF-21 expression in HeLa whole cell lysate. ...
http://www.scbt.com/datasheet-81946-fgf-21-y-16-antibody.htm...

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FGF-21: From Cloning to Clinic - R&D Systems
It is a liver-derived polypeptide that appears to have considerable potential for the treatment of diabetes mellitus.5, 6 In a recent paper, FGF-21 was ...
http://www.rndsystems.com/cb_detail_objectname_wi06_fgf21.as...

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Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 (FGF-21) Human, Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody
The antibody was raised in rabbits against recombinant Human FGF-21. Amino Acid Sequence. The immunization antigen (20.1 kDa) is a protein containing 195 AA ...
http://www.biovendor.com/product/antibodies/fibroblast-growt...

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FGF-21
OBJECTIVE: Fibroblast growth factor (FGF)-21 improves insulin sensitivity and lipid metabolism in obese or diabetic animal models, while human studies ...
http://www.phoenixpeptide.com/catalog/pnxfoget.php?id=pnxnew...

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