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Follistatin-Related Proteins  

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  • Broadly distributed glycoproteins that are homologous to the activin-binding protein, FOLLISTATIN. These follistatin-related proteins are encoded by a number of genes. A secreted HEPARIN-binding glycoprotein of approximately 35 kD, encoded by the FSTL1 or FRP gene. Expression of follistatin-related protein 1 is associated with growth inhibition and CELL DIFFERENTIATION. A secreted glycoprotein of approximately 28 kD, encoded by the FLRG or FSTL3 gene.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-H89THVQH-3

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