Bone morphogenetic proteins and tumors / 国际肿瘤学杂志

ABSTRACT

Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) are multi-functional growth factors,they are found not only inducer of new bone formation,but also have critical roles in cell growth,differentiation,migration,apoptosis,embryogenesis and organogenesis.Studies show that BMPs are closely related to tumorigenesis and metastasis,which have important practical values in tumour therapy.