Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables fibroblast growth factor binding activity. Involved in several processes, including fibroblast growth factor receptor signaling pathway; forebrain generation of neurons; and positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including lung development; morphogenesis of an epithelium; and positive regulation of cell population proliferation. Located in excitatory synapse and nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; genitourinary system; limb; and sensory organ. Used to study Beare-Stevenson cutis gyrata syndrome; atopic dermatitis; intestinal atresia; and synostosis (multiple). Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in several diseases, including Beare-Stevenson cutis gyrata syndrome; breast cancer (multiple); gastrointestinal system cancer (multiple); reproductive organ cancer (multiple); and synostosis (multiple). Orthologous to human FGFR2 (fibroblast growth factor receptor 2).