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Entrez GeneID

GeneBank Accession#

Protein Accession#

Gene Name

GREM1

Gene Alias

CKTSF1B1, DAND2, DRM, GREMLIN, IHG-2, MGC126660, PIG2

Gene Description

gremlin 1, cysteine knot superfamily, homolog (Xenopus laevis)

Omim ID

Gene Ontology

Gene Summary

This gene encodes a member of the BMP (bone morphogenic protein) antagonist family. Like BMPs, BMP antagonists contain cystine knots and typically form homo- and heterodimers. The CAN (cerberus and dan) subfamily of BMP antagonists, to which this gene belongs, is characterized by a C-terminal cystine knot with an eight-membered ring. The antagonistic effect of the secreted glycosylated protein encoded by this gene is likely due to its direct binding to BMP proteins. As an antagonist of BMP, this gene may play a role in regulating organogenesis, body patterning, and tissue differentiation. In mouse, this protein has been shown to relay the sonic hedgehog (SHH) signal from the polarizing region to the apical ectodermal ridge during limb bud outgrowth. [provided by RefSeq

Other Designations

cysteine knot superfamily 1, BMP antagonist 1|down-regulated in Mos-transformed cells|gremlin 1-like protein|gremlin-1|increased in high glucose-2|proliferation-inducing gene 2