FGF21, 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