FGFR3 gene

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FGFR3 gene
TermFGFR3 gene
Short definitionFGFR3 gene (…jeen) A gene that makes a protein involved in cell division, cell maturation, new blood vessel formation, wound healing, and bone growth, development, and maintenance. A mutation (change) in the FGFR3 gene can cause the FGFR3 protein to become overactive in certain bone disorders, genetic disorders, and cancers. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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FGFR3 gene - (pronounced) (…jeen) A gene that makes a protein involved in cell division, cell maturation, new blood vessel formation, wound healing, and bone growth, development, and maintenance. A mutation (change) in the FGFR3 gene can cause the FGFR3 protein to become overactive in certain bone disorders, genetic disorders, and cancers. Also called fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 gene

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