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Fibroblast Growth Factor 5
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Definition
: A fibroblast growth factor that may play a role in regulation of HAIR FOLLICLE phenotype. Spontaneous mutation of the gene for this protein results in a strain of MICE with abnormally long hair, referred to as angora mice.
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Fgf5 protein, rat
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*Fibroblast Growth Factor 5.
Fgf5 protein, mouse
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*Fibroblast Growth Factor 5.
FGF5 protein, human
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*Fibroblast Growth Factor 5.