fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 gene

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-003192",
  "term": "fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 gene",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A gene that makes a protein that is involved in cell division, cell maturation, formation of new blood vessels, wound healing, and bone growth and development. A mutation (change) in the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 gene may cause the FGFR2 protein to become overactive in certain bone disorders, genetic conditions, and cancers. Also called FGFR2 gene.",
  "synonyms": [
    "FGFR2 gene"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/fibroblast-growth-factor-receptor-2-gene/"
}