Bone morphogenetic protein 3

Bone morphogenetic protein 3 is a is_associated_with::protein in humans that is encoded by the BMP3 is_associated_with::gene.

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the is_associated_with::transforming growth factor beta superfamily. It, like other is_associated_with::bone morphogenetic proteins (BMP's) is known for its ability to induce bone and cartilage development. It is a is_associated_with::disulfide-linked is_associated_with::homodimer. It negatively regulates bone density. BMP3 is an antagonist to other BMP's in the differentiation of osteogenic progenitors.

It is highly expressed in fractured tissues.