Fibroblast Growth Factors in the Gastrointestinal Tract: Twists and Turns. Issue 4 (8th March 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Danopoulos, Soula; Schlieve, Christopher R.; Grikscheit, Tracy C.; Al Alam, Denise
• Other Names: Ornitz David M. guestEditor.; Bellusci Saverio guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: Developmental dynamics. Volume 246:Issue 4(2017)
• Page Start: 344
• Page End: 352
• Publication Date: 2017-03-08
• Subjects: FGF -- intestine -- development -- homeostasis -- repair; Morphogenesis -- Periodicals; Anatomy -- Periodicals; Anatomie -- Périodiques; Biologie du développement -- Périodiques; 571.833
• DOI: 10.1002/dvdy.24491
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1058-8388

Abstract

Abstract : Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) are a family of conserved peptides that play an important role in the development, homeostasis, and repair processes of many organ systems, including the gastrointestinal tract. All four FGF receptors and several FGF ligands are present in the intestine. They play important roles in controlling cell proliferation, differentiation, epithelial cell restitution, and stem cell maintenance. Several FGFs have also been proven to be protective against gastrointestinal diseases such as inflammatory bowel diseases or to aid in regeneration after intestinal loss associated with short bowel syndrome. Herein, we review the multifaceted actions of canonical FGFs in intestinal development, homeostasis, and repair in rodents and humans. Developmental Dynamics 246:344–352, 2017 . © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Key Findings: Signaling plays an important role in intestinal development, repair and regeneration.