prdc antibody, zgc:112207 antibody, RGD1560008 antibody, Gremlin2 antibody, Prdc antibody, CKTSF1B2 antibody, DAND3 antibody, PRDC antibody, gremlin 2, DAN family BMP antagonist antibody, gremlin 2, DAN family BMP antagonist b antibody, gremlin 2, cysteine knot superfamily antibody, GREM2 antibody, grem2b antibody, grem2 antibody, Grem2 antibody
Background
This gene encodes a member of the BMP (bone morphogenic protein) antagonist family. Like BMPs, BMP antagonists contain cystine knots and typically form homo- and heterodimers. The CAN (cerberus and dan) subfamily of BMP antagonists, to which this gene belongs, is characterized by a C-terminal cystine knot with an eight-membered ring. The antagonistic effect of the secreted glycosylated protein encoded by this gene is likely due to its direct binding to BMP proteins. As an antagonist of BMP, this gene may play a role in regulating organogenesis, body patterning, and tissue differentiation.