Bone morphogenetic protein

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001432",
  "term": "Bone morphogenetic protein",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A group of multifunctional growth factors that induce the formation of new bone and cartilage. As signaling proteins, they regulate cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis during embryonic development and throughout life. These proteins belong to the transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) superfamily, with over 20 distinct members identified in mammals.",
  "synonyms": [
    "bone morphogenic protein"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "cartilage",
    "growth factor",
    "metabologen",
    "morphogen"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 731 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/bone-morphogenetic-protein/"
}