Recombinant Human Gremlin-2 (GREM2)

Uniprot Id

Q9H772

Target Species

Human

Target Name

GREM2

Target Full Name

Gremlin-2

Target Function

Cytokine that inhibits the activity of BMP2 and BMP4 in a dose-dependent manner, and thereby modulates signaling by BMP family members. Contributes to the regulation of embryonic morphogenesis via BMP family members. Antagonizes BMP4-induced suppression of progesterone production in granulosa cells.

Target Involvement

Tooth agenesis, selective, 9 (STHAG9)

Target Subcellular Location

Secreted.

Target Protein Families

DAN family

Target Synonyms

BMP antagonist 2; CKTSF1B2; Cysteine knot superfamily 1; Cysteine knot superfamily 1 BMP antagonist 2; DAN domain family member 3; DAND 3; DAND3; GREM 2; Grem2; GREM2_HUMAN; Gremlin 2; Gremlin 2 cysteine knot superfamily homolog; Gremlin-2; Gremlin2; PRDC; Protein related to DAN and cerberus

Target 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.