Bone Morphogenetic Protein Receptor Gene

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Bone Morphogenetic Protein Receptor Genes encode Bone Morphogenetic Protein Receptors, activated by Bone Morphogenetic Proteins, non-collagenous bone-growth regulatory factors synthesized as large precursor molecules that are cleaved by proteolytic enzymes and form an active homodimer or heterodimer of two related bone morphogenetic proteins that stimulate osteogenesis. (NCI)

**Synonyms:** - BMPR - BMPR Gene Family