This gene encodes a member of the transforming growth factor-beta (TGFB) superfamily. The encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed to generate each subunit of the disulfide-linked homodimer, which induces bone and cartilage formation.
Immunogen Information
Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from the C-terminal region of human BMP-2.
Swissprot
P12643
Synonyms
BDA2BMP-2BMP-2ABmp2BMP2BMP2ABone morphogenetic protein 2Bone morphogenetic protein 2A