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FGFR2

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FGFR2Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 2 (also seen as FGFR-2)
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et al., "Fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 tyrosine kinase fusions define a unique molecular subtype of cholangiocarcinoma", Hepatology, 2014, 59, 1427-1434.
To the Editor: Crouzon Syndrome (CS), also known as craniosynostosis, is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder linked to single-gene mutation of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 ( FGFR2 ).[1],[2],[3] The premature fusion of certain skull bones results in a serial of dysmorphic features including underdeveloped maxilla, protruded mandible, shallow orbits, proptosis, and beaked nose.
Breathnach, "Control of BEK and K-SAM splice sites in alternative splicing of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 pre-mRNA," Molecular and Cellular Biology, vol.
Mutations in the FGFR2 gene located on 10q26 that encode fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 is responsible for a part of the syndromic craniosynostosis.
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