NCIt definition : Fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (821 aa, 92 kDa) is encoded by the human FGFR2
gene. This protein plays a role in heparin-dependent fibroblast growth factor signaling.;
NCIt note : At least 23 isoforms of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 protein have been
described. They are the products of alternative splicing and exibihit tissue-specific
patterns of expression.; UniProt has designated this isoform of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2, where
alternative splicing leads the expression of the IIIc exon encoding the second half
of the third immunoglobulin-like domain located in the extracellular domain of this
receptor, as the canonical form. This isoform is expressed in mesenchymal lineage
cells and has differential ligand binding activity when compared to the IIIa and IIIb
forms.;