BMP2 downregulates urokinase-type plasminogen activator via p38 MAPK: Implications in C2C12 cells myogenic differentiation

BMP2 downregulates urokinase-type plasminogen activator via p38 MAPK: Implications in C2C12 cells myogenic differentiation

Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)2 strongly impacts the differentiation program of myoblast cells by inhibiting myogenesis and inducing osteogenic differentiation. In flip, extracellular matrix (ECM) proteinases, equivalent to urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA), can affect the destiny of muscle stem cells by taking part in ECM reorganization. Though each BMP2 and uPA have antagonistic roles in muscular…

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mPEG-Silane

The silane functionality in methoxy-PEG-silane allows the modification of a variety of surfaces (eg, glass, metals, particles) by PEGylation of such surfaces in a one-step process. These methoxy-PEGs are from our special PEG series, premium functional PEGs useful in various biomedical and biotechnological applications. Mole Weight: average of Mn 5,000 Polymer architecture shape: linear functionality:…

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