BMP-4 Protein, Mouse (HEK293, Fc)

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 rFc-tag.

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].

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

Mouse

HEK293

N-rFc

P21275 (S293-R408)

12159  [NCBI]

Approximately 40.6 kDa

Greater than 90% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Lyophilized powder

Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution of PBS, pH 7.4. Normally 5 % - 8 % trehalose, mannitol and 0.01% Tween 80 are added as protectants before lyophilization.

<1 EU/μg, determined by LAL method.

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

Stored at -20°C for 2 years. 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.

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

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  [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]

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