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The factor VII-activating protease (FSAP) enhances the activity of bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2).
The Journal of biological chemistry - 8 Mar 2013
Roedel Elfie Kathrin, Schwarz Elisabeth, Kanse Sandip Madhav
Abstract excerpt
Factor VII-activating protease (FSAP) is a circulating protease involved in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, calcification, and fibrotic processes. To understand how FSAP controls the balance of local growth factors, we have investigated its effect on the regulation of bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs). BMP-2 is produced as a large pro-form and secreted as a mature heparin-binding growth factor after...
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