MeSH definition : A growth differentiation factor that plays a regulatory role as a paracrine factor
for a diverse array of cell types during EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT and in the adult tissues.
Growth differentiation factor 2 is also a potent regulator of CHONDROGENESIS and was
previously referred to as bone morphogenetic protein 9.;
MeSH synonym : BMP-9; bone morphogenetic protein 9;
A growth differentiation factor that plays a regulatory role as a paracrine factor
for a diverse array of cell types during EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT and in the adult tissues.
Growth differentiation factor 2 is also a potent regulator of CHONDROGENESIS and was
previously referred to as bone morphogenetic protein 9.