| abstract |
The present disclosure provides FGF2 mutant proteins, such as those having an N-terminal deletion, point mutation(s), or combinations thereof, which can reduce blood glucose in a mammal. Thus, the disclosed mutant FGF2 proteins can be used to treat one or more metabolic diseases. In some examples, mutant FGF2 proteins have reduced mitogenic activity. Also provided are nucleic acid molecules that encode such proteins, and vectors and cells that include such nucleic acids. Methods of using the disclosed molecules to reduce blood glucose levels, for example to treat a metabolic disorder are also provided. |