FGF21 fibroblast growth factor 21 [Homo sapiens (human)] - Gene

Summary

Official Symbol: FGF21provided by HGNC
Official Full Name: fibroblast growth factor 21provided by HGNC
Primary source: HGNC:HGNC:3678
See related: Ensembl:ENSG00000105550 MIM:609436; AllianceGenome:HGNC:3678
Gene type: protein coding
RefSeq status: REVIEWED
Organism: Homo sapiens
Lineage: Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi; Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini; Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo
Summary: Theis gene encodes a member of the fibroblast growth factor (FGF) family. FGF family members possess broad mitogenic and cell survival activities and are involved in a variety of biological processes. This protein is a secreted endocrine factor that functions as a major metabolic regulator. The encoded protein stimulates the uptake of glucose in adipose tissue. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2016]
Expression: Restricted expression toward liver (RPKM 3.0) See more
Orthologs: mouse all
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Genomic context

Location:: 19q13.33

Exon count:: 4

Annotation release	Status	Assembly	Chr	Location
RS_2024_08	current	GRCh38.p14 (GCF_000001405.40)	19	NC_000019.10 (48755524..48758330)
RS_2024_08	current	T2T-CHM13v2.0 (GCF_009914755.1)	19	NC_060943.1 (51749989..51752722)
RS_2024_09	previous assembly	GRCh37.p13 (GCF_000001405.25)	19	NC_000019.9 (49258781..49261587)

Chromosome 19 - NC_000019.10 Genomic Context describing neighboring genes

Genomic regions, transcripts, and products

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Genomic Sequence:

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Expression

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Project title: HPA RNA-seq normal tissues HPA RNA-seq normal tissues
Description: RNA-seq was performed of tissue samples from 95 human individuals representing 27 different tissues in order to determine tissue-specificity of all protein-coding genes
BioProject: PRJEB4337
Publication: PMID 24309898
Analysis date: Wed Apr 4 07:08:55 2018

Bibliography

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GeneRIFs: Gene References Into Functions

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Fibroblast growth factor 21 is a hepatokine involved in MASLD progression.
Title: Fibroblast growth factor 21 is a hepatokine involved in MASLD progression.
Liver-secreted FGF21 induces sarcopenia by inhibiting satellite cell myogenesis via klotho beta in decompensated cirrhosis.
Title: Liver-secreted FGF21 induces sarcopenia by inhibiting satellite cell myogenesis via klotho beta in decompensated cirrhosis.
Fibroblast growth factor 21.
Title: Fibroblast growth factor 21.
Analysis of serum levels and DNA methylation of fibroblast growth factor 21 using peripheral blood-derived genomes in patients with obesity.
Title: Analysis of serum levels and DNA methylation of fibroblast growth factor 21 using peripheral blood-derived genomes in patients with obesity.
FGF21 Inhibits Hypoxia/Reoxygenation-induced Renal Tubular Epithelial Cell Injury by Regulating the PPARgamma/NF-kappaB Signaling Pathway.
Title: FGF21 Inhibits Hypoxia/Reoxygenation-induced Renal Tubular Epithelial Cell Injury by Regulating the PPARγ/NF-κB Signaling Pathway.
Weight-loss maintenance is accompanied by interconnected alterations in circulating FGF21-adiponectin-leptin and bioactive sphingolipids.
Title: Weight-loss maintenance is accompanied by interconnected alterations in circulating FGF21-adiponectin-leptin and bioactive sphingolipids.
Fibroblast growth factor 21 alleviates idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis by inhibiting PI3K-AKT-mTOR signaling and stimulating autophagy.
Title: Fibroblast growth factor 21 alleviates idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis by inhibiting PI3K-AKT-mTOR signaling and stimulating autophagy.
FGF21 protects against ischaemia reperfusion injury in normal and fatty livers.
Title: FGF21 protects against ischaemia reperfusion injury in normal and fatty livers.
Circulating serum fibroblast growth factor 21 as risk and prognostic biomarker of retinal artery occlusion.
Title: Circulating serum fibroblast growth factor 21 as risk and prognostic biomarker of retinal artery occlusion.
Increased FGF-21 Improves Ectopic Lipid Deposition in the Liver and Skeletal Muscle.
Title: Increased FGF-21 Improves Ectopic Lipid Deposition in the Liver and Skeletal Muscle.

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Phenotypes

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EBI GWAS Catalog

Description
Common genetic loci influencing plasma homocysteine concentrations and their effect on risk of coronary artery disease. EBI GWAS Catalog EBI GWAS CatalogPubMed
Four novel Loci (19q13, 6q24, 12q24, and 5q14) influence the microcirculation in vivo. EBI GWAS Catalog EBI GWAS CatalogPubMed
Genome-wide meta-analysis of observational studies shows common genetic variants associated with macronutrient intake. EBI GWAS Catalog EBI GWAS CatalogPubMed
Large-scale genome-wide association analysis of bipolar disorder identifies a new susceptibility locus near ODZ4. EBI GWAS Catalog EBI GWAS CatalogPubMed
Novel locus including FGF21 is associated with dietary macronutrient intake. EBI GWAS Catalog EBI GWAS CatalogPubMed

Variation

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Interactions

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Products	Interactant	Other Gene	Complex	Source	Pubs	Description

General gene information

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Gene Ontology Provided by GOA

Function	Evidence Code	Pubs
enables fibroblast growth factor receptor binding	IBA Inferred from Biological aspect of Ancestor more info
enables growth factor activity	IBA Inferred from Biological aspect of Ancestor more info
enables protein binding	IPI Inferred from Physical Interaction more info	PubMed

Process	Evidence Code	Pubs
involved_in cell-cell signaling	TAS Traceable Author Statement more info	PubMed
involved_in cellular response to glucagon stimulus	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info
involved_in cellular response to glucose stimulus	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info
involved_in cellular response to low-density lipoprotein particle stimulus	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info
involved_in cellular response to xenobiotic stimulus	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info
involved_in endoplasmic reticulum unfolded protein response	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info
involved_in endothelial cell apoptotic process	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info
involved_in fibroblast growth factor receptor signaling pathway	IBA Inferred from Biological aspect of Ancestor more info
involved_in negative regulation of endothelial cell apoptotic process	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info
involved_in neurogenesis	IBA Inferred from Biological aspect of Ancestor more info
involved_in positive regulation of D-glucose import	IDA Inferred from Direct Assay more info	PubMed
involved_in positive regulation of ERK1 and ERK2 cascade	IDA Inferred from Direct Assay more info	PubMed
involved_in positive regulation of MAPK cascade	IBA Inferred from Biological aspect of Ancestor more info
involved_in positive regulation of MAPKKK cascade by fibroblast growth factor receptor signaling pathway	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info
involved_in positive regulation of cell population proliferation	IBA Inferred from Biological aspect of Ancestor more info
involved_in positive regulation of cold-induced thermogenesis	ISS Inferred from Sequence or Structural Similarity more info	PubMed
acts_upstream_of positive regulation of low-density lipoprotein receptor activity	NAS Non-traceable Author Statement more info	PubMed
involved_in positive regulation of triglyceride catabolic process	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info
involved_in regulation of cell migration	IBA Inferred from Biological aspect of Ancestor more info
acts_upstream_of regulation of low-density lipoprotein particle clearance	NAS Non-traceable Author Statement more info	PubMed
involved_in response to activity	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info
involved_in response to methionine	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info
involved_in response to nutrient levels	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info
involved_in signal transduction	TAS Traceable Author Statement more info	PubMed

Component	Evidence Code	Pubs
is_active_in cytoplasm	IBA Inferred from Biological aspect of Ancestor more info
located_in extracellular region	TAS Traceable Author Statement more info	PubMed
is_active_in extracellular space	IBA Inferred from Biological aspect of Ancestor more info

General protein information

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Preferred Names: fibroblast growth factor 21

NCBI Reference Sequences (RefSeq)

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RefSeqs maintained independently of Annotated Genomes

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These reference sequences are curated independently of the genome annotation cycle, so their versions may not match the RefSeq versions in the current genome build. Identify version mismatches by comparing the version of the RefSeq in this section to the one reported in Genomic regions, transcripts, and products above.

Genomic

NG_033945.1 RefSeqGene

Range

4438..7244

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mRNA and Protein(s)

NM_019113.4 → NP_061986.1 fibroblast growth factor 21 precursor

See identical proteins and their annotated locations for NP_061986.1

Status: REVIEWED

Source sequence(s)

AC009002, BC018404

Consensus CDS

CCDS12734.1

UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot

Q8N683, Q9NSA1

UniProtKB/TrEMBL

A0A7U3L5M7

Related

ENSP00000471477.1, ENST00000593756.6

Conserved Domains (1) summary

cl00060
Location:47 → 159

FGF; Acidic and basic fibroblast growth factor family; FGFs are mitogens, which stimulate growth or differentiation of cells of mesodermal or neuroectodermal origin. The family plays essential roles in patterning and differentiation during vertebrate ...