Gene content    
FGFR3 ( by HUGO)
Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 3
Oncogene
Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 3
ACH
FGFR-3
JTK4
EC 2.7.10.1
Achondroplasia
Thanatophoric Dwarfism
CD333
CEK2
HSFGFR3EX
Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 3 Variant 4
Hydroxyaryl-Protein Kinase
Tyrosine Kinase JTK4
CD333 Antigen
EC 2.7.10
NCBI: 4p16.3    Ensembl: 4p16.3
FGFR3_HUMANSize: 806 amino acidsMass: 87710 Da

  • Subunit: Monomer. Homodimer after ligand binding. Interacts with FGF1, FGF2, FGF4, FGF6; FGF8, FGF9, FGF10, FGF17, FGF18, FGF19, FGF20 and FGF23 (in vitro). Interacts with KLB. Affinity for fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) is increased by heparan sulfate glycosaminoglycans that function as coreceptors. Likewise, KLB increases the affinity for FGF19 and FGF21. Interacts with PIK3R1, PLCG1, SOCS1 and SOCS3. Isoform 3 forms disulfide-linked dimers Sequence caution: Sequence=BAD92678.1; Type=Erroneous initiation; Note=Translation N-terminally shortened;
  • Tissue specificity: Expressed in brain, kidney and testis. Very low or no expression in spleen, heart, and muscle. In 20- to 22-week old fetuses it is expressed at high level in kidney, lung, small intestine and brain, and to a lower degree in spleen, liver, and muscle. Isof
  • Function:
    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 essential role in the regulation of chondrocyte differentiation, proliferation and apoptosis, and is required for normal skeleton development. Regulates both osteogenesis and postnatal bone mineralization by osteoblasts. Promotes apoptosis in chondrocytes, but can also promote cancer cell proliferation. Required for normal development of the inner ear. Phosphorylates PLCG1, CBL and FRS2. Ligand binding leads to the activation of several signaling cascades. Activation of PLCG1 leads to the production of the cellular signaling molecules diacylglycerol and inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate. Phosphorylation of FRS2 triggers recruitment of GRB2, GAB1, PIK3R1 and SOS1, and mediates activation of RAS, MAPK1/ERK2, MAPK3/ERK1 and the MAP kinase signaling pathway, as well as of the AKT1 signaling pathway. Plays a role in the regulation of vitamin D metabolism. Mutations that lead to constitutive kinase activation or impair normal FGFR3 maturation, internalization and degradation lead to aberrant signaling. Over-expressed or constitutively activated FGFR3 promotes activation of PTPN11/SHP2, STAT1, STAT5A and STAT5B. Secreted isoform 3 retains its capacity to bind FGF1 and FGF2 and hence may interfere with FGF signaling
                          
    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 essential role in the regulation of chondrocyte differentiation, proliferation and apoptosis, and is required for normal skeleton development. Regulates both osteogenesis and postnatal bone mineralization by osteoblasts. Promotes apoptosis in chondrocytes, but can also promote cancer cell proliferation. Required for normal development of the inner ear. Phosphorylates PLCG1, CBL and FRS2. Ligand binding leads to the activation of several signaling cascades. Activation of PLCG1 leads to the production of the cellular signaling molecules diacylglycerol and inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate. Phosphorylation of FRS2 triggers recruitment of GRB2, GAB1, PIK3R1 and SOS1, and mediates activation of RAS, MAPK1/ERK2, MAPK3/ERK1 and the MAP kinase signaling pathway, as well as of the AKT1 signaling pathway. Plays a role in the regulation of vitamin D metabolism. Mutations that lead to constitutive kinase activation or impair normal FGFR3 maturation, internalization and degradation lead to aberrant signaling. Over-expressed or constitutively activated FGFR3 promotes activation of PTPN11/SHP2, STAT1, STAT5A and STAT5B. Secreted isoform 3 retains its capacity to bind FGF1 and FGF2 and hence may interfere with FGF signaling
  • Catalytic activity:
    ATP + a [protein]-L-tyrosine = ADP + a [protein]-L-tyrosine phosphate
  • Similarity:
    Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. Tyr protein kinase family. Fibroblast growth factor receptor subfamily
                          
    Contains 3 Ig-like C2-type (immunoglobulin-like) domains
                          
    Contains 1 protein kinase domain [IMAGE]
  • Protein Domain/Family    
    Source ID Domain Name Type
    InterProIPR000719Prot_kinase_domProtein kinaseDomain
    IPR001245Ser-Thr/Tyr_kinase_cat_domTyrosine protein kinaseDomain
    IPR003598Ig_sub2Immunoglobulin C2 typeDomain
    IPR003599Ig_subImmunoglobulin subtypeDomain
    IPR007110Ig-like_domImmunoglobulin-likeDomain
    IPR008266Tyr_kinase_ASTyrosine protein kinase, active siteActive Sites
    IPR011009Kinase-like_domProtein kinase-likeDomain
    IPR013098Ig_I-setImmunoglobulin I-setDomain
    IPR013151ImmunoglobulinImmunoglobulinDomain
    BlocksIPB003598Immunoglobulin C-2 typeImmunoglobulin C-2 type
    IPB008266Tyrosine protein kinaseTyrosine protein kinase, active site

    Gene Ontology    
    Type Term Evidence Source Pub
    Biological Process bone morphogenesis TAS GOA 15748888
    chondrocyte differentiation TAS GOA 15748888
    endochondral bone growth TAS GOA 15748888
    endochondral ossification TAS GOA 15748888
    fibroblast growth factor receptor signaling pathway IGI GOA 8663044
    fibroblast growth factor receptor signaling pathway IDA GOA 8663044
    JAK-STAT cascade TAS GOA 10918587
    peptidyl-tyrosine phosphorylation IDA GOA 11294897
    positive regulation of cell proliferation IGI GOA 8663044
    positive regulation of cell proliferation IMP GOA 11294897
    positive regulation of ERK1 and ERK2 cascade IMP GOA 11294897
    positive regulation of MAPK cascade IMP GOA 11294897
    positive regulation of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase activity IMP GOA 11294897
    positive regulation of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase activity TAS GOA 15748888
    positive regulation of phospholipase activity IMP GOA 17561467
    positive regulation of tyrosine phosphorylation of Stat1 protein IMP GOA 11294897
    positive regulation of tyrosine phosphorylation of Stat3 protein IMP GOA 11294897
    protein autophosphorylation IDA GOA 11294897
    skeletal system development TAS GOA 8601314
    Cellular Component colocalizes_with focal adhesion TAS GOA 15748888
    integral component of plasma membrane IDA GOA 8663044
    Molecular Function fibroblast growth factor binding IDA GOA 8663044
    fibroblast growth factor binding IPI GOA 12815063
    fibroblast growth factor-activated receptor activity IMP GOA 8663044
    protein binding IPI GOA 14732692
    protein tyrosine kinase activity IDA GOA 11294897

    Disorder & Mutation    
    Source Disease
    SWISS-PROTBladder cancer (BLC) [MIM:109800]: A malignancy originating in tissues of the urinary bladder. It often presents with multiple tumors appearing at different times and at different sites in the bladder. Most bladder cancers are transitional cell carcinomas that begin in cells that normally make up the inner lining of the bladder. Other types of bladder cancer include squamous cell carcinoma (cancer that begins in thin, flat cells) and adenocarcinoma (cancer that begins in cells that make and release mucus and other fluids). Bladder cancer is a complex disorder with both genetic and environmental influences. Note=Disease susceptibility is associated with variations affecting the gene represented in this entry. Somatic mutations can constitutively activate FGFR3
    SWISS-PROTHypochondroplasia (HCH) [MIM:146000]: Autosomal dominant disease and is characterized by disproportionate short stature. It resembles achondroplasia, but with a less severe phenotype. Note=The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry
    SWISS-PROTThanatophoric dysplasia 1 (TD1) [MIM:187600]: A neonatal lethal skeletal dysplasia. Affected individuals manifest severe shortening of the limbs with macrocephaly, narrow thorax, short ribs, and curved femurs. Note=The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry
    SWISS-PROTThanatophoric dysplasia 2 (TD2) [MIM:187601]: A neonatal lethal skeletal dysplasia causing severe shortening of the limbs, narrow thorax and short ribs. Patients with thanatophoric dysplasia type 2 have straight femurs and cloverleaf skull. Note=The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry
    SWISS-PROTCrouzon syndrome with acanthosis nigricans (CAN) [MIM:612247]: Classic Crouzon disease which is caused by mutations in the FGFR2 gene is characterized by craniosynostosis (premature fusion of the skull sutures), and facial hypoplasia. Crouzon syndrome with acanthosis nigricans (a skin disorder characterized by pigmentation anomalies), CAN, is considered to be an independent disorder from classic Crouzon syndrome. CAN is characterized by additional more severe physical manifestation, such as Chiari malformation, hydrocephalus, and atresia or stenosis of the choanas, and is caused by a specific mutation (Ala-391 to Glu) in the transmembrane domain of FGFR3. It is proposed to have an autosomal dominant mode of inheritance. Note=The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry
    SWISS-PROTAchondroplasia (ACH) [MIM:100800]: A frequent form of short-limb dwarfism. It is characterized by a long, narrow trunk, short extremities, particularly in the proximal (rhizomelic) segments, a large head with frontal bossing, hypoplasia of the midface and a trident configuration of the hands. Note=The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry
    SWISS-PROTCervical cancer (CERCA) [MIM:603956]: A malignant neoplasm of the cervix, typically originating from a dysplastic or premalignant lesion previously present at the active squamocolumnar junction. The transformation from mild dysplastic to invasive carcinoma generally occurs slowly within several years, although the rate of this process varies widely. Carcinoma in situ is particularly known to precede invasive cervical cancer in most cases. Cervical cancer is strongly associated with infection by oncogenic types of human papillomavirus. Note=The gene represented in this entry is involved in disease pathogenesis
    SWISS-PROTCamptodactyly tall stature and hearing loss syndrome (CATSHL syndrome) [MIM:610474]: Autosomal dominant syndrome characterized by permanent and irreducible flexion of one or more fingers of the hand and/or feet, tall stature, scoliosis and/or a pectus excavatum, and hearing loss. Affected individuals have developmental delay and/or mental retardation, and several of these have microcephaly. Radiographic findings included tall vertebral bodies with irregular borders and broad femoral metaphyses with long tubular shafts. On audiological exam, each tested member have bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and absent otoacoustic emissions. The hearing loss was congenital or developed in early infancy, progressed variably in early childhood, and range from mild to severe. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging reveal that the brain, middle ear, and inner ear are structurally normal. Note=The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry
    SWISS-PROTMultiple myeloma (MM) [MIM:254500]: A malignant tumor of plasma cells usually arising in the bone marrow and characterized by diffuse involvement of the skeletal system, hyperglobulinemia, Bence-Jones proteinuria and anemia. Complications of multiple myeloma are bone pain, hypercalcemia, renal failure and spinal cord compression. The aberrant antibodies that are produced lead to impaired humoral immunity and patients have a high prevalence of infection. Amyloidosis may develop in some patients. Multiple myeloma is part of a spectrum of diseases ranging from monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance (MGUS) to plasma cell leukemia. Note=The gene represented in this entry may be involved in disease pathogenesis. A chromosomal aberration involving FGFR3 is found in multiple myeloma. Translocation t(4;14)(p16.3;q32.3) with the IgH locus
    SWISS-PROTLacrimo-auriculo-dento-digital syndrome (LADDS) [MIM:149730]: An autosomal dominant ectodermal dysplasia, a heterogeneous group of disorders due to abnormal development of two or more ectodermal structures. Lacrimo-auriculo-dento-digital syndrome is characterized by aplastic/hypoplastic lacrimal and salivary glands and ducts, cup-shaped ears, hearing loss, hypodontia and enamel hypoplasia, and distal limb segments anomalies. In addition to these cardinal features, facial dysmorphism, malformations of the kidney and respiratory system and abnormal genitalia have been reported. Craniosynostosis and severe syndactyly are not observed. Note=The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry
    SWISS-PROTKeratinocytic non-epidermolytic nevus (KNEN) [MIM:162900]: Epidermal nevi of the common, non-organoid and non-epidermolytic type are benign skin lesions and may vary in their extent from a single (usually linear) lesion to widespread and systematized involvement. They may be present at birth or develop early during childhood. Note=The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry
    SWISS-PROTMuenke syndrome (MNKS) [MIM:602849]: A condition characterized by premature closure of coronal suture of skull during development (coronal craniosynostosis), which affects the shape of the head and face. It may be uni- or bilateral. When bilateral, it is characterized by a skull with a small antero-posterior diameter (brachycephaly), often with a decrease in the depth of the orbits and hypoplasia of the maxillae. Unilateral closure of the coronal sutures leads to flattening of the orbit on the involved side (plagiocephaly). The intellect is normal. In addition to coronal craniosynostosis some affected individuals show skeletal abnormalities of hands and feet, sensorineural hearing loss, mental retardation and respiratory insufficiency. Note=The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry
    SWISS-PROTKeratosis, seborrheic (KERSEB) [MIM:182000]: A common benign skin tumor. Seborrheic keratoses usually begin with the appearance of one or more sharply defined, light brown, flat macules. The lesions may be sparse or numerous. As they initially grow, they develop a velvety to finely verrucous surface, followed by an uneven warty surface with multiple plugged follicles and a dull or lackluster appearance. Note=The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry

    FGFR3 cross reference    
    PubMed OMIM Entrez Gene NCKU SNP Nucleotide UniProt Genome Data Viewer HomoloGene