MeSH definition : A bone morphogenetic protein that may play a role in CARTILAGE formation. It is a
potent regulator of the growth of CHONDROCYTES and the synthesis of cartilage matrix
proteins. Evidence for its role in cartilage formation can be seen in MICE, where
genetic mutations that cause loss of bone morphogenetic protein 5 function result
in the formation of small malformed ears.;
MeSH synonym : BMP-5;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bone morphogenetic protein 5;
A bone morphogenetic protein that may play a role in CARTILAGE formation. It is a
potent regulator of the growth of CHONDROCYTES and the synthesis of cartilage matrix
proteins. Evidence for its role in cartilage formation can be seen in MICE, where
genetic mutations that cause loss of bone morphogenetic protein 5 function result
in the formation of small malformed ears.