Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) belong to the TGF-β superfamily, a group of structurally related signaling proteins. This superfamily is widely distributed in the body and plays diverse roles during prenatal and postnatal life. Like BMP-7, BMP-4 contributes significantly to bone and cartilage development and maintenance. Reduced BMP-4 expression is linked to various bone disorders, including Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, an inherited condition.
E.coli-derived BMP-4 is a fully active homodimeric protein consisting of two 106 amino acid subunits, corresponding to amino acids 303-408 of the full-length BMP-4 precursor. The calculated molecular weight of Recombinant Human BMP-4 (E.coli-derived) is 23.9 kDa.
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Product Specifications
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| Species | Human |
| Published species |
Human, Mouse, Rat
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| Expression System |
E.Coli
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| Amino acid sequence | KKNKNCRRHS LYVDFSDVGW NDWIVAPPGY QAFYCHGDCP FPLADHLNST NHAIVQTLVN SVNSSIPKAC CVPTELSAIS MLYLDEYDKV VLKNYQEMVV EGCGCR |
| Molecular weight | 23.9 kDa |
| Class | Recombinant |
| Type | Protein |
| Purity |
≥ 98% by SDS-PAGE gel and HPLC analyses.
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| Endotoxin concentration | <1 EU/µg |
| 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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| Conjugate | Unconjugated |
| Form | Lyophilized |
| Contains |
no preservative
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| Storage conditions | -20°C |
CAUTION
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
