Anti-Tyrosinase/TYR Antibody Picoband® Fluoro647 Conjugated

The enzyme encoded by this gene catalyzes the first 2 steps, and at least 1 subsequent step, in the conversion of tyrosine to melanin. The enzyme has both tyrosine hydroxylase and dopa oxidase catalytic activities, and requires copper for function. Mutations in this gene result in oculocutaneous albinism, and nonpathologic polymorphisms result in skin pigmentation variation. The human genome contains a pseudogene similar to the 3' half of this gene.

Bone morphogenetic protein receptor type-2; BMP type-2 receptor; BMPR-2; Bone morphogenetic protein receptor type II; BMP type II receptor; BMPR-II; BMPR2; PPH1

Cardiovascular, Cytoskeleton/ECM, Extracellular Matrix, Growth Factors/Hormones, Hypertrophy, Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Protein Phosphorylation, Ser/Thr Kinases, Signal Transduction, Signaling Pathways, Stem Cells, Structures, Surface Molecules, TGF Beta

On ligand binding, forms a receptor complex consisting of two type II and two type I transmembrane serine/threonine kinases. Type II receptors phosphorylate and activate type I receptors which autophosphorylate, then bind and activate SMAD transcriptional regulators. Binds to BMP7, BMP2 and, less efficiently, BMP4. Binding is weak but enhanced by the presence of type I receptors for BMPs. Mediates induction of adipogenesis by GDF6.

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