Synonyms
BMP2B, BMP-2B, BMP2B1, BMP2BMCOPS6, BMP4,DVR4, MCOPS6, OFC11, ZYME
Description
Bone morphogenetic protein-4 (BMP-4) is one of nine structurally related BMPs belonging to the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) superfamily of secreted proteins. The human BMP-4 shares 98 % sequence indentity with mouse BMP-4. Mature BMP-4 is a dimer that binds to a multimeric transmembrane receptor with serine/threonine kinase activity. BMP-4, a stimulator of chondrogenesis, both in vitro and in vivo, is a potential therapeutic agent for cartilage regeneration.
Molecular Weight
The recombinant Human BMP4 predicts a molecular mass of 13.25 kDa.
Biological Activity
Measured by its ability to induce alkaline phosphatase production by MC3T3-E1 mouse osteoblastic cells. The ED50 for this effect is typically 0.08-0.4ug/mL.
Endotoxin
< 1.0 EU per 1μg of the protein
Formulation
Lyophilized from sterile 30% Acetonitrile, 1/1000 TFA. Normally 5% - 8% trehalose, mannitol and 0.01% Tween80 are added as protectants before lyophilization.