Gene:
bone morphogenetic protein 2
Gene ID:
195883
Symbol:
BMP2
Species:
1000
Description:
BMP2 belongs to the transforming growth factor-beta (TGFB) superfamily. Bone morphogenic protein induces bone formation. BMP2 is a candidate gene for the autosomal dominant disease of fibrodysplasia (myositis) ossificans progressiva.