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| Alternative Names | Bone morphogenetic protein 4;BMP-4;Bone morphogenetic protein 2B;BMP-2B;BMP4;BMP2B, DVR4; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human BMP-4, different from the related mouse and rat sequences by two amino acids. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of BMP4 (Bone morphogenetic protein 4) in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-BMP4 Antibody Picoband® catalog # PB9688. Tested in ELISA, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human BMP-4, different from the related mouse and rat sequences by two amino acids.
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 46 kDa; calculated MW: 46555 MW
- Reactivity: Human,Mouse
- Applications: ELISA, WB
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
Bone morphogenetic protein 4; Bone morphogenetic protein 4. Bone morphogenetic protein 4?is a?protein?that in humans is encoded by?BMP4?gene. It is found on chromosome 14q22-q23. The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the bone morphogenetic protein family which is part of the transforming growth factor-beta superfamily. The superfamily includes large families of growth and differentiation factors. Bone morphogenetic proteins were originally identified by an ability of demineralized bone extract to induce endochondral osteogenesis in vivo in an extraskeletal site. This particular family member plays an important role in the onset of endochondral bone formation in humans, and a reduction in expression has been associated with a variety of bone diseases, including the heritable disorder Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. Alternative splicing in the 5' untranslated region of this gene has been described and three variants are described, all encoding an identical protein. Functional note: Induces cartilage and bone formation. Also act in mesoderm induction, tooth development, limb formation and fracture repair. Acts in concert with PTHLH/PTHRP to stimulate ductal outgrowth during embryonic mammary development and to inhibit hair follicle induction (By similarity). . Reported localization: Secreted, extracellular space, extracellular matrix. Expression/tissue context: Expressed in the lung and lower levels seen in the kidney. Present also in normal and neoplastic prostate tissues, and prostate cancer cell lines.
Research relevance and current trends
- Angiogenesis: Researchers commonly examine how BMP4 (Bone morphogenetic protein 4) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cancer: Researchers commonly examine how BMP4 (Bone morphogenetic protein 4) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cardiovascular: Researchers commonly examine how BMP4 (Bone morphogenetic protein 4) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative BMP4 (Bone morphogenetic protein 4) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- ELISA-compatible use: when applicable, interpret signal as relative abundance across sample sets with consistent handling and dilution strategy.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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