Description
Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor (bFGF) is a member of the FGF family of mitogenic peptides which is comprised of at least 23 proteins. FGF signaling factors play a central role during prenatal development and postnatal growth and regeneration of a variety of tissues, by promoting cellular proliferation and differentiation. It was originally named bFGF based upon its chemical properties and to distinguish it from acidic fibroblast growth factor