The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the TGF-Beta superfamily.
Like other members of the bone morphogenetic protein family of proteins, it plays a key role in the transformation of mesenchymal cells into bone and cartilage.
It is inhibited by noggin and a similar protein, chordin, which are expressed in the Spemann-Mangold Organizer.
BMP7 may be involved in bone homeostasis.
It is expressed in the brain, kidneys and bladder.
BMP7 has been discovered to be crucial in the determination of ventral-dorsal organization in zebrafish.
BMP7 causes the expression of ventral phenotypes while its complete inhibition creates a dorsal phenotype.
Moreover, BMP7 is eventually partially "turned off" in embryonic development in order to create the dorsal parts of the organism.
Applications:Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry, Immunocytochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:ELISA: 1:100-1:5000 Western Blot: 1:50-400Immunohistochemistry (frozen): 1:50-500 Immunohistochemistry (paraffin): 1:10-100 Immunocytochemistry: 1:50-500 Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.