Description
Fibroblast growth factor receptor 3(FGFR3) also known as CD333 (cluster of differentiation 333) is a member of the fibroblast growth factor receptor family, where amino acid sequence is highly conserved between members and throughout evolution. The FGFR3 gene produces various forms of the FGFR3 protein and the location varies depending on the isoform of the FGFR3 protein. Since the different forms are found within different tissues, the protein is responsible for multiple growth factor interactions. Gain of function mutations in FGFR3 inhibits chondrocyte proliferation and underlies achondroplasia and hypochondroplasia.