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BMP-4 Protein, Mouse (HEK293, Fc)

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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. BMP-4 binds to type I receptors (ALK-2/-3/-6) and type II receptors (BMPR2, ACVR2A) to increase plaque formation and promote oxidative stress, endothelial dysfunction, and osteogenic differentiation through its pro-inflammatory and pro-atherogenic effects. BMP-4 Protein, Mouse (HEK293, Fc) has a total length of 116 amino acids (S293-R408), is expressed in HEK293 cells with N-terminal rabbit Fc-tag.

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  • Species: Mouse
  • Source: HEK293
  • Storage:
    Stored at -20°C for 2 years from date of receipt. After reconstitution, it is stable at 4°C for 1 week or -20°C for longer (with carrier protein). It is recommended to freeze aliquots at -20°C or -80°C for extended storage.
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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]. BMP-4 Protein, Mouse (HEK293, Fc) has a total length of 116 amino acids (S293-R408), is expressed in HEK293 cells with N-terminal rabbit Fc-tag.

Background

Bone Morphogenetic Protein 4 (BMP-4) is a ligand protein with pleiotropic, belongs to TGFβ family. BMP-4 involves in the vasculature circulation and can activate receptors on vascular cells[1].
BMP-4/TGFβ signaling can be terminated by inhibitory SMADs including SMAD6 and SMAD7, which are activated and induced by BMP signaling and switch off BMP signaling via multiple mechanisms[4].
BMP-4 is widely found in different animals, while the sequence in human is highly similar to Rat (96.81%), and mouse (97.54%).
BMP-4 is expressed by endothelial cells (ECs) in response to hypoxia and promotes vascular SMC proliferation. Therefore it inhibits the proliferation of smooth muscle cells (SMCs) isolated from the proximal pulmonary artery while induces proliferation of SMCs isolated from distal pulmonary arteries[5].
BMP-4 appears to be a marker and driver of vascular calcification, particularly in atherosclerosis[6].
BMP-4 induces angiogenesis, endothelial cells (ECs) proliferation, and migration[7].
BMP-4 is differentially expressed in calcified atherosclerotic plaques[8], serves as the linkers between atherosclerotic vascular calcification with mechanisms of normal bone formation[9].
BMP-4 increases plaque formation via their pro-inflammatory and pro-atherogenic effects, promoting oxidative stress, endothelial dysfunction and osteogenic differentiation[3].

In Vitro

BMP-4 (1 ng/mL; 2-4 h) inhibits ERK activity in mouse embryonic stem cell (ESC) via dual-specificity phosphatase 9[1].

Verified Bioactivity

Measured by its ability to induce alkaline phosphatase production by ATDC5 mouse chondrogenic cells. The ED50 for this effect is <15 ng/mL.

MCE Validation Data

  • Purity - SDS-PAGE

    Purity - SDS-PAGE

    ≥ 90%, as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

  • Bioactivity - Cell-Based Assay

    Bioactivity - Cell-Based Assay

    Measured by its ability to induce alkaline phosphatase production by ATDC5 mouse chondrogenic cells.The ED50 for this effect is 11.22 ng/mL, corresponding to a specific activity is 8.913×104 U/mg.

Technical Parameters

  • Species Mouse
  • Source HEK293
  • Tag N-rFc
  • Accession

    P21275 (S293-R408)

  • Gene ID
    12159  [NCBI]
  • Molecular Construction
    • N-term
    • rFc
    • BMP-4 (S293-R408)
      Accession # P21275
    • C-term
  • Protein Length

    Full Length of Mature Protein

  • Synonyms

    BMP4; MCOPS6; Prev. BMP2B; OFC11; Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2B; BMP-4; Bone Morphogenetic Protein 4 Preproprotein; ZYME; Alternative Protein BMP4; DVR4; BMP2B1; Bone Morphogenetic Protein 4; BMP-2B

  • AA Sequence

    SPKHHPQRSRKKNKNCRRHSLYVDFSDVGWNDWIVAPPGYQAFYCHGDCPFPLADHLNSTNHAIVQTLVNSVNSSIPKACCVPTELSAISMLYLDEYDKVVLKNYQEMVVEGCGCR

  • Predicted Molecular Mass

    38.3 kDa

  • Molecular Weight

    Approximately 45-50 kDa, based on SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions, due to the glycosylation.

  • Glycosylation

    Yes

  • Purity

    ≥ 90%, as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Product Properties

Appearance

Lyophilized powder

Formulation

1.Lyophilized from a 0.22 μm filtered solution of PBS, pH 7.4, 5% trehalose, 5% mannitol.
2.Lyophilized from a 0.22 μm filtered solution of PBS, pH 6.5, 8% trehalose.
Please refer to the lot-specific COA for specific buffer information.

Endotoxin Level

<1 EU/μg, determined by LAL method.

Reconstitution

It is not recommended to reconstitute to a concentration less than 100 μg/mL in ddH2O.

Storage & Stability

Stored at -20°C for 2 years from date of receipt. After reconstitution, it is stable at 4°C for 1 week or -20°C for longer (with carrier protein). It is recommended to freeze aliquots at -20°C or -80°C for extended storage.

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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

References

[1]. Yang P, et al. The role of bone morphogenetic protein signaling in vascular calcification. Bone. 2020 Dec;141:115542. [Content Brief]

[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. [Content Brief]

[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. [Content Brief]

[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. [Content Brief]

[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. [Content Brief]

[6]. David L, et al. Emerging role of bone morphogenetic proteins in angiogenesis. Cytokine Growth Factor Rev. 2009 Jun;20(3):203-12. [Content Brief]

[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. [Content Brief]

[8]. Demer LL, et al. Mechanism of calcification in atherosclerosis. Trends Cardiovasc Med. 1994 Jan-Feb;4(1):45-9. [Content Brief]

[9]. Boström K, et al. Bone morphogenetic protein expression in human atherosclerotic lesions. J Clin Invest. 1993 Apr;91(4):1800-9. [Content Brief]

[10]. Li Z, et al. BMP4 Signaling Acts via dual-specificity phosphatase 9 to control ERK activity in mouse embryonic stem cells. Cell Stem Cell. 2012 Feb 3;10(2):171-82. [Content Brief]

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Measured by its ability to inhibit anti-CD3-induced proliferation of stimulated CTLL-2 mouse cytotoxic T cells. The ED50 this effect is 0.8023 μg/ml, corresponding to a specific activity is 1246.42 units/mg.

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     ≥ 90%, as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

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     Measured by its ability to induce alkaline phosphatase production by ATDC5 mouse chondrogenic cells.The ED50 for this effect is 11.22 ng/mL, corresponding to a specific activity is 8.913×104 U/mg.

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    BMP-4 Protein, Mouse (HEK293, Fc) purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Int J Mol Sci. 2025 Dec 9;26(24):11858. [Abstract]

    Customer Validation
     Expression patterns of Bmp2 and Bmp4 genes in ATDC5 cells following T-2 toxin and BMP-4 (100 ng/mL) intervention. Statistical significance is indicated as follows: * p ≤ 0.05, ** p ≤ 0.01, and *** p ≤ 0.001.

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  • Experimental Validation Results for BMP-4 Protein, Mouse (HEK293, Fc)
  • Experimental Validation Results for BMP-4 Protein, Mouse (HEK293, Fc)
  • Experimental Validation Results for BMP-4 Protein, Mouse (HEK293, Fc)
  • BMP-4 Protein, Mouse (HEK293, Fc) Product Image

  • BMP-4 Protein, Mouse (HEK293, Fc) purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Int J Mol Sci. 2025 Dec 9;26(24):11858. [Abstract]

    Expression patterns of Bmp2 and Bmp4 genes in ATDC5 cells following T-2 toxin and BMP-4 (100 ng/mL) intervention. Statistical significance is indicated as follows: * p ≤ 0.05, ** p ≤ 0.01, and *** p ≤ 0.001.