Mesh term Bone Morphogenetic Proteins
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Description
Bone-growth regulatory factors that are members of the transforming growth factor-beta superfamily of proteins. They are synthesized as large precursor molecules which are cleaved by proteolytic enzymes. The active form can consist of a dimer of two identical proteins or a heterodimer of two related bone morphogenetic proteins.Browse to child terms:
Bone Morphogenetic Protein 1
Bone Morphogenetic Protein 15
Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2
Bone Morphogenetic Protein 3
Bone Morphogenetic Protein 4
Bone Morphogenetic Protein 5
Bone Morphogenetic Protein 6
Bone Morphogenetic Protein 7
Growth Differentiation Factor 10
Growth Differentiation Factor 2
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