Title: Progress on Bone Morphogenetic Protein 4 on Mammalian Follicular Development
Abstract:Bone morphogenetic proteins 4(BMP-4) is belonging to the transfer growth factor(TGF-β) superfamily.It involves in the cell of body growth,polarization,apoptosis,migration and the formation of extracel...Bone morphogenetic proteins 4(BMP-4) is belonging to the transfer growth factor(TGF-β) superfamily.It involves in the cell of body growth,polarization,apoptosis,migration and the formation of extracellular matrix and many other pathological and physiological activity.Recent studies have shown that BMP-4 gene is closely related to the reproductive performance of mammals.It is a crucial factor in follicular growth and development in the mammalian ovary.In this review,the structure,function and regulation of BMP-4 were introduced.The relationships between BMP-4 gene and follicular development were also discussed in mammals.Read More
Publication Year: 2010
Publication Date: 2010-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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