osteogenin

bone morphogenetic protein-3

A protein encoded by BMP3 on chromosome 4q21, which belongs to the transforming growth factor-beta (TGFB) superfamily. It negatively regulates bone density, and antagonises osteogenic BMP induction of osteoprogenitor differentitation and ossification.

osteogenin

An extract from bone that has been used experimentally to induce muscle, cartilage and other soft tissue to transform into bone. Osteogenin is a glycoprotein that can transform muscle flaps placed in moulds into cancellous bone matching the exact shape of the mould.