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Name:	Bone Morphogenetic Proteins
Description:	Bone-growth regulatory factors that are members of the transforming growth factor-beta superfamily of proteins. They are synthesized as large precursor molecules which are cleaved by proteolytic enzymes. The active form can consist of a dimer of two identical proteins or a heterodimer of two related bone morphogenetic proteins.
Synonyms:	Morphogenetic Protein, Bone; Bone Morphogenetic Protein; Morphogenetic Proteins, Bone