Dentin Matrix Acidic Phosphoprotein 1

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Dentin matrix acidic phosphoprotein 1 (513 aa, ~56 kDa) is encoded by the human DMP1 gene. This protein plays a role in the activation of osteoblast-specific genes and the nucleation of hydroxyapatite.

**Synonyms:** - DMP-1 - Dentin Matrix Acidic Phosphoprotein - Dentin Matrix Protein 1