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Glossary term

BMP

A family of signaling proteins involved in bone formation; specific recombinant products have narrow indications and are not routine limb-lengthening supplements.

Updated 3 aliases1 sourceUsed across articles and safety pages

Definition

Bone morphogenetic proteins are signaling molecules involved in bone development and repair. Recombinant BMP products are regulated medical products with product-specific indications, carriers, contraindications, and adverse effects. Use for distraction regenerate or many nonunion scenarios can be off-label, and current reviews do not establish a universal limb-lengthening protocol. [1]

Aliases

bone morphogenetic protein, BMP-2, BMP-7

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Sources

Informational only. Not medical advice.

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