FGF23

Renal System · Renal Phosphate & Calcium Handling

How do bones help the kidneys regulate phosphate?

FGF23 encodes a hormone made by bone cells that acts on the kidneys. This signal helps balance phosphate, which is needed for bone strength and many cellular reactions.

Common Gene Name
fibroblast growth factor 23
NCBI Gene ID
8074
Chromosome
12

Clinical Evidence Status

Actionability report available

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

Explore supporting evidence (3 records)
Condition or drugEvidenceGrade / statusContextSource
Hyperphosphatemic familial tumoral calcinosisMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2026-03
Kidney stonesMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2026-03
Hypophosphatemic rickets, autosomal dominantClinGen clinical actionabilityScored report; not a validity gradePediatricView source
2022-02-09

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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