Theis gene encodes a member of the fibroblast growth factor (FGF) family. FGF family members possess broad mitogenic and cell survival activities and are involved in a variety of biological processes. This protein is a secreted endocrine factor that functions as a major metabolic regulator. The encoded protein stimulates the uptake of glucose in adipose tissue. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2016],FGF21, fibroblast growth factor 21,Angiogenesis,Cancer,Cardiovascular,Cell Biology & Developmental Biology,Growth factors,Signal Transduction,FGF21