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Actions from head to toe: An update on Bone/Body Morphogenetic Proteins in health and disease
Christian Hiepen1, David Yadin1, Paul Rikeit1
1Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Freie Universität Berlin, Thielallee 63, 14195 Berlin, Germany; Berlin-Brandenburg School for Regenerative Therapies (BSRT), Charité Campus Virchow Klinikum, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
Abstract:
The pleiotropic actions of Bone Morphogenetic Proteins in many different tissues has led us to the conclusion that they may be viewed as Body Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs). This is supported by a broad range of distinct BMP-related diseases. Here, we summarize highlights from the 10th international BMP conference, which took place from September 16th to 20th 2014 in Berlin. Attendees updated us on recently identified common and context-specific mechanisms of BMP signaling and function. This included for example new insights into BMP pro-domains, BMP receptors, role of BMPs in muscle and novel consequences of ACVRI mutations. Currently, new BMPs are entering clinical trials with the BMP pathway considered as a 'druggable' target. We conclude that various recent and ongoing approaches could indeed help patients in the near future.
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