BMP-4 human
SIGMA/SRP3016 - recombinant, expressed in E. coli, ≥98% (SDS-PAGE), ≥98% (HPLC), suitable for cell culture
Synonym: BMP-2B; DVR4
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| ≥98% (SDS-PAGE) | |
| biological source | human |
| form | lyophilized |
| impurities | <0.1 EU/μg endotoxin, tested |
| mol wt | 23.8 kDa |
| packaging | pkg of 10 μg |
| potency | 5-10 ng/mL ED50 |
| recombinant | expressed in E. coli |
| shipped in | wet ice |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| technique(s) | cell culture | mammalian: suitable |
| UniProt accession no. | P12644 ![]() |
| Application: | BMP-4 human has been used for in vitro chondrogenesis in goat adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Members of TGF-β (transforming growth factor β) superfamily are widely distributed throughout the body and are involved in diverse physiological processes during both pre- and postnatal life. Like BMP-7, BMP-4 (bone morphogenetic protein 4) is involved in the development and maintenance of bone and cartilage. Reduced expression of BMP-4 is associated with a number of bone diseases, including the heritable disorder Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. BMP-4 controls the expression of miRNAs in breast cancer cell lines, thereby regulating the proliferation and migration phenotypes. It is involved in carcinogenesis and exhibits its effect through the SMAD-dependent signaling. In mice, homozygous mutations in BMP4 cause early embryonic lethality. |
| General description: | Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) constitute a subfamily within the TGF-β (transforming growth factor β) superfamily of structurally related signaling proteins. Escherichia coli derived BMP-4 is a fully active homodimeric protein consisting of two 106 amino acid subunits which correspond to amino acids 303-408 of the full length BMP-4 precursor. |
| Other Notes: | KKNKNCRRHS LYVDFSDVGW NDWIVAPPGY QAFYCHGDCP FPLADHLNST NHAIVQTLVN SVNSSIPKAC CVPTELSAIS MLYLDEYDKV VLKNYQEMVV EGCGCR |
| Physical form: | Lyophilized with no additives. |
| Preparation Note: | Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in 5 mM HCl, pH 3.0 to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/ml. Do not vortex. This solution can be stored at 2-8° C for up to 1 week. For extended storage, it is recommended to further dilute in a buffer containing a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) and store in working aliquots at -20° C to -80° C. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥98% (HPLC); ≥98% (SDS-PAGE) |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352202 |

