Rat Fibroblast growth factor-binding protein 1,FGFBP1 ELI

Acts as a carrier protein that release fibroblast-binding factors (FGFs) from the extracellular matrix (EM) storage and thus enhance the mitogenic activity of FGFs.

Enhances FGF2 signaling during tissue repair, angiogenesis and in tumor growth (By similarity).

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