Mouse BMP7 protein, His tag (active)

This gene encodes a secreted ligand of the TGF-beta (transforming growth factor-beta) superfamily of proteins. Ligands of this family bind various TGF-beta receptors leading to recruitment and activation of SMAD family transcription factors that regulate gene expression. The encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed to generate each subunit of the disulfide-linked homodimer. Mutation of this gene results in skeletal, kidney, and other developmental defects. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 216]