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Record 1 2014-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
CONT

The BMPR2 gene provides instructions for making a protein called bone morphogenetic protein receptor, type II. The BMPR2 gene belongs to a family of genes originally identified for its role in regulating the growth and maturation (differentiation) of bone and cartilage. Recently, researchers have found that this gene family plays a broader role in regulating the growth and differentiation of numerous types of cells.

Key term(s)
  • bone morphogenetic protein receptor type 2
  • bone morphogenetic protein receptor 2
  • BMP-R2
  • BMP-RII
  • BMPR2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
CONT

[...] de nombreuses études ont montré le rôle fondamental de la mutation hétérozygote du gène codant la protéine BMPR2, membre de la superfamille du TGF-β(Transforming Growth Factor beta) dans la physiopathologie de l'HTAP [hypertension artérielle pulmonaire].

Key term(s)
  • récepteur de la protéine morphogénique osseuse de type 2
  • BMP-R2
  • récepteur de BMP-II

Spanish

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