Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) constitute a subfamily within the TGF-β superfamily of structurally related signaling proteins. Members of this superfamily are widely distributed throughout the body, and are involved in diverse physiological processes during both pre- and postnatal life. Like BMP-7, BMP-4 is involved in the development and maintenance of bone and cartilage. Reduced expression of BMP-4 is associated with a number of bone diseases, including the heritable disorder Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. Recombinant Human BMP-4, expressed in HeLa cells, is a 25.6 kDa homodimeric glycoprotein.

Source: HeLa cells

Synonyms: Bone Morphogenetic Protein-4, BMP-2B, DVR4

AA Sequence (monomer): HHSQRARKKN KNCRRHSLYV DFSDVGWNDW IVAPPGYQAF YCHGDCPFPL ADHLNSTNHA IVQTLVNSVN SSIPKACCVP TELSAISMLY LDEYDKVVLK NYQEMVVEGC GCR

Purity: ≥ 97% by SDS-PAGE gel and HPLC analyses.

Biological Activity: Determined by its ability to induce alkaline phosphatase production by ATDC-5 cells. The expected ED₅₀ for this effect is 2-8 ng/ml.

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