Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 (BMP-2) activators belong to a class of molecules that regulate the activity of BMP-2, a critical member of the TGF-β superfamily. BMP-2 is a multifunctional protein involved in various cellular processes, particularly in the development and maintenance of bones and cartilage. Activators of BMP-2 can influence its signaling pathways, thereby impacting cell differentiation, proliferation, and tissue regeneration.
BMP-2 activators can take several forms, including small molecules and proteins. Small molecule activators may bind to specific sites on BMP-2, altering its conformation and enabling or enhancing its interactions with cell surface receptors, known as BMP receptors. This interaction initiates downstream signaling cascades, ultimately leading to changes in gene expression and cellular behavior. Additionally, some BMP-2 activators may work by increasing the production or secretion of BMP-2 by cells in the body, thereby augmenting its availability for signaling processes. In summary, BMP-2 activators play a pivotal role in modulating BMP-2-mediated cellular functions, with implications in various biological processes, including skeletal development, tissue repair, and organogenesis.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Simvastatin | 79902-63-9 | sc-200829 sc-200829A sc-200829B sc-200829C | 50 mg 250 mg 1 g 5 g | $31.00 $89.00 $135.00 $443.00 | 13 | |
Statins are known to induce BMP-2 expression, promoting osteoblastic differentiation and bone formation. | ||||||
Dexamethasone | 50-02-2 | sc-29059 sc-29059B sc-29059A | 100 mg 1 g 5 g | $91.00 $139.00 $374.00 | 36 | |
This glucocorticoid can enhance BMP-2 expression, especially in mesenchymal stem cells, promoting their differentiation into osteoblasts. | ||||||
Retinoic Acid, all trans | 302-79-4 | sc-200898 sc-200898A sc-200898B sc-200898C | 500 mg 5 g 10 g 100 g | $66.00 $325.00 $587.00 $1018.00 | 28 | |
A metabolite of vitamin A, retinoic acid can induce BMP-2 expression and osteoblast differentiation. | ||||||
Lithium | 7439-93-2 | sc-252954 | 50 g | $214.00 | ||
As a Wnt pathway activator, lithium chloride can indirectly induce BMP-2 expression. | ||||||
Parathyroid hormone fragment (1-34) | 52232-67-4 | sc-487943 | 100 µg | $185.00 | ||
Intermittent administration of PTH has been shown to induce BMP-2 expression, promoting bone formation. | ||||||
Cholecalciferol | 67-97-0 | sc-205630 sc-205630A sc-205630B | 1 g 5 g 10 g | $71.00 $163.00 $296.00 | 2 | |
Can upregulate BMP-2 expression, contributing to its bone-maintaining effects. | ||||||