Cartilage morphogenetic proteins
| Morphogen | Other names | Potential function |
|---|---|---|
| Cartilage derived morphogenetic proteins (CDMPs) | Growth/differentiation factors (GDFs) | |
| CDMP-1 | GDF-5 | Mesenchymal condensation, chondrogenesis |
| CDMP-2 | GDF-6 | Cartilage development and hypertrophy |
| CDMP-3 | GDF-7 | Ligament and tendon development |
| Bone morphogenetic proteins | ||
| BMP-2 | BMP-2A | Cartilage and bone morphogenesis |
| BMP-4 | BMP-2B | Cartilage and bone morphogenesis |
| BMP-3 | Osteogenesis | Bone formation |
| BMP-3B | GDF-10 | Membrane bones |
| BMP-5 | – | Bone morphogensis |
| BMP-6 | – | Hypertrophy of cartilage |
| BMP-7 | Osteogenic protein 1 | Bone differentiation |
| BMP-8 | Osteogenic protein 2 | Bone formation |
| BMP-9 | – | |
| BMP-10 | – | |
| BMP-11 | GDF-11 | |