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is a versatile secreted signaling molecule belonging to the TGF-beta superfamily . Known for its critical role in early development and tissue homeostasis, it acts as a "master controller" for cellular fate. Biological Structure & Mechanisms : It primarily signals through two routes: is
BMP4 is synthesized as a 408-residue preproprotein that undergoes specific proteolytic cleavage to become a mature 116-residue active peptide. : It primarily signals through two routes: is
Beyond development, BMP4 is a major player in adult metabolism and disease. : It primarily signals through two routes: is
BMP4 is essential from the earliest stages of life, where its loss often leads to embryonic lethality.
: It can also directly activate pathways like ERK, p38 MAPK, and JNK to regulate migration and survival.