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Bone Morphogenetic Protein

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A protein family that is part of the transforming growth factor-beta superfamily. This family is comprised of structurally related, non-collagenous proteins that regulate bone and cartilage growth. These proteins are synthesized as precursor molecules, which are cleaved by proteolytic enzymes, and can form active homodimers or heterodimers. [ ]

Term info

Label

Bone Morphogenetic Protein

Synonyms
  • BMP
  • BMP Family
  • Bone Morphogenetic Protein
  • Bone Morphogenetic Protein Family
Subsets

NCIT_C116977, NCIT_C142800, NCIT_C142799

Display Name

Bone Morphogenetic Protein

Legacy Concept Name

Bone_Morphogenetic_Protein

Preferred Name

Bone Morphogenetic Protein

Semantic Type

Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

UMLS CUI

C0053932

code

C17274