Fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3)

Tyrosine-protein kinase that acts as cell-surface receptor for fibroblast growth factors and plays an essential role in the regulation of cell proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis. Plays an important role in the regulation of chondrocyte differentiation, proliferation and apoptosis, and is necessary for normal skeleton development.

Regulates both osteogenesis and postnatal bone mineralization by osteoblasts. Promotes apoptosis in chondrocytes, but can also promote cancer cell proliferation.