Gene information for BMP2 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
| Entrez gene ID | 650 |
| Official gene symbol | BMP2 |
| Full name | bone morphogenetic protein 2 |
| Aliases | ,BMP2A, |
| Gene summary | The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the transforming growth factor-beta (TGFB) superfamily. The encoded protein acts as a disulfide-linked homodimer and induces bone and cartilage formation. [provided by RefSeq] |
| Location | Chromosome: 20 Locus: |
| Gene position | 6748745 - 6760910 Map Viewer |
| OMIM ID | 112261 |
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