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Insights into Bone Morphogenetic Protein—(BMP-) Signaling in Ocular Lens Biology and Pathology
| Content Provider | MDPI |
|---|---|
| Author | Shu, Daisy Y. Lovicu, Frank J. |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Description | Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) are a diverse class of growth factors that belong to the transforming growth factor-beta (TGFβ) superfamily. Although originally discovered to possess osteogenic properties, BMPs have since been identified as critical regulators of many biological processes, including cell-fate determination, cell proliferation, differentiation and morphogenesis, throughout the body. In the ocular lens, BMPs are important in orchestrating fundamental developmental processes such as induction of lens morphogenesis, and specialized differentiation of its fiber cells. Moreover, BMPs have been reported to facilitate regeneration of the lens, as well as abrogate pathological processes such as TGFβ-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and apoptosis. In this review, we summarize recent insights in this topic and discuss the complexities of BMP-signaling including the role of individual BMP ligands, receptors, extracellular antagonists and cross-talk between canonical and non-canonical BMP-signaling cascades in the lens. By understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying BMP activity, we can advance their potential therapeutic role in cataract prevention and lens regeneration. |
| Starting Page | 2604 |
| e-ISSN | 20734409 |
| DOI | 10.3390/cells10102604 |
| Journal | Cells |
| Issue Number | 10 |
| Volume Number | 10 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | MDPI |
| Publisher Date | 2021-09-30 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Cells Pathology Bone Morphogenetic Protein (bmp) Transforming Growth Factor-beta (tgfβ) Ocular Lens Cellular Signaling Cataract Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
