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Gene information for BMP6 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID654
Official gene symbolBMP6
Full namebone morphogenetic protein 6
Aliases,VGR,VGR1,
Gene summaryThe bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) are a family of secreted signaling molecules that can induce ectopic bone growth. Many BMPs are part of the transforming growth factor-beta (TGFB) superfamily. BMPs were originally identified by an ability of demineralized bone extract to induce endochondral osteogenesis in vivo in an extraskeletal site. Based on its expression early in embryogenesis, the BMP encoded by this gene has a proposed role in early development. In addition, the fact that this BMP is closely related to BMP5 and BMP7 has lead to speculation of possible bone inductive activity. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 6   Locus: 6p24-p23
Gene position7727011 - 7881961  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size154951 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID112266