Human/Mouse Recombinant BMP-2, ACF

Bone morphogenetic protein 2, animal component-free

Human/Mouse Recombinant BMP-2, ACF

Bone morphogenetic protein 2, animal component-free

From: 204 USD
Catalog #
78135_C
Bone morphogenetic protein 2, animal component-free

Overview

Bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2) is a member of the transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) superfamily. BMP-2 is a disulfide-linked homodimer, acts as a ligand for complexes of type I and II BMP receptors, and primarily activates SMAD1/5/8 signaling (Nohe et al.). BMP-2 is a potent differentiation factor and directs human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) towards various cell types including extra-embryonic endoderm, mesenchymal cells, and chondrocytes (Pera et al.). Although BMP-2 expression is low in healthy cartilage, its expression is upregulated at the site of cartilage damage (Blaney Davidson et al.). BMP-2 induces bone and cartilage formation in vitro and is able to induce chondrogenesis in human mesenchymal stem cells (Schmitt et al.). This product is animal component-free.
Subtype
Cytokines
Alternative Names
BDA2, BMP-2A, BMP2, Bone morphogenetic protein 2A
Cell Type
Endoderm, PSC-Derived, Hematopoietic Stem and Progenitor Cells, Mesoderm, PSC-Derived, Pluripotent Stem Cells
Species
Human, Mouse
Area of Interest
Epithelial Cell Biology, Neuroscience, Stem Cell Biology
Molecular Weight
13 kDa monomer; 26.1 kDa dimer
Purity
≥ 95%

Data Figures

(A) The biological activity of Human/Mouse Recombinant BMP-2, ACF was tested by its ability to induce alkaline phosphatase activity in ATDC-5 cells. Cell proliferation was measured using a fluorometric assay method. The EC50 is defined as the effective concentration of the growth factor at which alkaline phosphatase production is at 50% of maximum. The EC50 in the example above is 74 ng/mL. (B) 1 μg of Human/Mouse Recombinant BMP-2, ACF was resolved with SDS-PAGE under reducing (+) and non-reducing (-) conditions and visualized by Coomassie Blue staining.

Protocols and Documentation

Find supporting information and directions for use in the Product Information Sheet or explore additional protocols below.

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78135, 78135.1, 78135.2
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Safety Data Sheet
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78135, 78135.1, 78135.2
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All
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English

Applications

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