Bone morphogenetic proteins: Relationship between molecular structure andthei…

Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) are a family of potent, multifunctional growth factors belonging to transforming growth factor- (TGF-). They are highly conservative in structures. Over 20 members of BMPs with varying functions such as embryogenesis, skeletal formation,hematopoiesis and neurogenesis have been identified in human body. BMPs are unique growth factors that can induce the forma…