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FGF21

fibroblast growth factor 21

Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) is a secreted endocrine member of the FGF family and an important metabolic regulator. This ABMIUM record links human FGF21 (NCBI Gene 26291; UniProt Q9NSA1) to catalogue-backed research products.

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OrganismMultiple species; representative: Homo sapiens (Human) NCBI Gene26291 UniProtQ9NSA1

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Research context & evidence

About FGF21

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Biology

Biological function

Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) acts as a secreted endocrine metabolic regulator. Curated human records describe stimulation of glucose uptake in adipose tissue and broader roles in metabolic regulation.

Experimental context

Research context

FGF21 is widely studied in endocrine signalling, glucose and lipid metabolism, adipose biology and metabolic disease research. Confirm species, sample type, assay format, application and product-level validation before reagent selection.

Identifiers

Alternative names

Names used across publications, databases and supplier catalogues.

Fibroblast growth factor 21UNQ3115/PRO10196Fgf8c