Bone morphogenic protein-9 (BMP-9), like other members of the TGF beta growth factor superfamily, plays an important role in tissue morphogenesis, particularly in bone and connective tissue. Additionally, liver cells such as HepG2 express receptors to BMP-9, through which it stimulates cell proliferation and regulates blood glucose concentration, an effect not observed in treatment with TGF-beta. These in vivo activities appear to be exploitable in novel therapies; research shows that addition of BMP-9 or BMP-9 encoding adenoviral vectors promote bone formation ex vivo and in immune deficient animals.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
WBIPIFIHCELISA
Species Reactivity
HumanMouseRat
Concentration
1mg/ml
Purification
Affinity purified
Target Information
Alternative Names
recommended for detection of BMP-9 of mouse and human origin by WB IP IF IHC(P) and ELISA
Tissue Specificity
recommended for detection of BMP-9 of mouse and human origin by WB, IP, IF, IHC(P) and ELISA