Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) constitute the largest subdivision of the transforming growth factor-? family of ligands. BMPs exhibit widespread utility and pleiotropic, context-dependent effects, and the strength and...
Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) constitute the largest subdivision of the transforming growth factor (TGF)-? family of ligands and exert most of their effects through the canonical effectors Smad1, 5, and 8. Appropriate...
Capelo, L.P., Chappuis, V., Kokabu, S, Lowery, Jonathan W., Rosen, V., Pazin, D., and Intini, G.
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While new roles for the adult skeleton as an endocrine organ continue to emerge, our understanding of how bone homeostasis is maintained is also changing. Here we focus on BMP2, a molecule identified by its ability to induce...
Cox, K., Tsuji, K., Gamer, L.W., Capelo, L.P., Rosen, V., Lowery, Jonathan W., and Beppu, H.
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Initiation of BMP signaling is dependent upon activation of Type I BMP receptor by constitutively active Type II BMP receptor. Three Type II BMP receptors have been identified; Acvr2a and Acvr2b serve as receptors for BMPs and...
Cox, K., Katagiri, T., Kunikazu, T., Econimedes, A., Gamer, L., Rosen, V., Lowery, Jonathan W., and Kokabu, S
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Enhancing bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) signaling increases bone formation in a variety of settings that target bone repair. However, the role of BMP in the maintenance of adult bone mass is not well understood. Targeted...