Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 (FGF23)

Question 1

What is Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 (FGF23)?

Answer 1

1. In the kidney FGF23 inhibits 1,25(OH) 2 D production and phosphate reabsorption
2. FGF23 is synthesized by OC’s and OB’s
3. FGF23 production is stimulated by 1,25(OH) 2D and phosphate