Chordin-like protein 2
Definition:
May inhibit BMPs activity by blocking their interaction with their receptors. Has a negative regulator effect on the cartilage formation/regeneration from immature mesenchymal cells, by preventing or reducing the rate of matrix accumulation (By similarity). Implicated in tumor angiogenesis. May play a role during myoblast and osteoblast differentiation, and maturation.
References:
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[1]. Inmin Wu, et al. BNF-1, a novel gene encoding a putative extracellular matrix protein, is overexpressed in tumor tissues. Gene. 2003 Jun 5;311:105-10. [Content Brief]
[2]. Anat Oren, et al. hCHL2, a novel chordin-related gene, displays differential expression and complex alternative splicing in human tissues and during myoblast and osteoblast maturation. Gene. 2004 Apr 28;331:17-31. [Content Brief]
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