Animal-Free BMP-4, Human (His)

Animal-Free BMP-4, Human (His)

• UNSPSC Description: Bone morphogenetic protein 4 (BMP-4) is a polymorphic ligand protein belonging to the TGF-β family, which is involved in the circulation of the vascular system and can activate receptors on vascular cells[1]. BMP-4 binds to type I receptors (ALK-2/-3/-6) and type II receptors (BMPR2, ACVR2A)[2] to increase plaque formation and promote oxidative stress, endothelial dysfunction, and osteogenic differentiation through its pro-inflammatory and pro-atherogenic effects[3]. Animal-Free BMP-4 Protein, Human (His) has a total length of 106 amino acids (K303-R408), is expressed in E. coli cells with a C-terminal His-tag.
• Type: Recombinant Proteins
• Assay Protocol: https://www.medchemexpress.com/cytokines/animal-free-bmp-4-protein-human-his.html
• Purity: 95.0
• Smiles: MKKNKNCRRH SLYVDFSDVG WNDWIVAPPG YQAFYCHGDC PFPLADHLNS TNHAIVQTLV NSVNSSIPKA CCVPTELSAI SMLYLDEYDK VVLKNYQEMV VEGCGCR
• Molecular Weight: Approximately 12.88 kDa
• References & Citations: [1]Yang P, et al. The role of bone morphogenetic protein signaling in vascular calcification. Bone. 2020 Dec;141:115542.|[2]Miyazawa K, et al. Regulation of TGF-β Family Signaling by Inhibitory Smads. Cold Spring Harb Perspect Biol. 2017 Mar 1;9(3):a022095.|[3]Herrera B, et al. A rapid and sensitive bioassay for the simultaneous measurement of multiple bone morphogenetic proteins. Identification and quantification of BMP4, BMP6 and BMP9 in bovine and human serum. BMC Cell Biol. 2009 Mar 19;10:20.|[4]Yang X, et al. Dysfunctional Smad signaling contributes to abnormal smooth muscle cell proliferation in familial pulmonary arterial hypertension. Circ Res. 2005 May 27;96(10):1053-63.|[5]Scimeca M, et al. Plaque calcification is driven by different mechanisms of mineralization associated with specific cardiovascular risk factors. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2019 Dec;29(12):1330-1336.|[6]David L, et al. Emerging role of bone morphogenetic proteins in angiogenesis. Cytokine Growth Factor Rev. 2009 Jun;20(3):203-12.|[7]Dhore CR, et al. Differential expression of bone matrix regulatory proteins in human atherosclerotic plaques. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2001 Dec;21(12):1998-2003.|[8]Demer LL, et al. Mechanism of calcification in atherosclerosis. Trends Cardiovasc Med. 1994 Jan-Feb;4(1):45-9.|[9]Boström K, et al. Bone morphogenetic protein expression in human atherosclerotic lesions. J Clin Invest. 1993 Apr;91(4):1800-9.|[10]Xu RH, et al. BMP4 initiates human embryonic stem cell differentiation to trophoblast. Nat Biotechnol. 2002 Dec;20(12):1261-4.|[11]Hatakeyama Y, et al. Distinct functions of BMP4 and GDF5 in the regulation of chondrogenesis. J Cell Biochem. 2004 Apr 15;91(6):1204-17.
• Shipping Conditions: Blue Ice
• Storage Conditions: Stored at -20°C for 2 years