Growth differentiation factor (GDF) are proteins which function in development.
- GDF-2 or bone morphogenetic protein 9 maintains the response of cholinergic neurons to acetylcholine.
- GDF-5 is expressed in the central nervous system and is involved in the development of joints and skeleton[1].
- GDF-8 or myostatin, controls the growth of muscle tissue[2]. For more details see Group:MUZIC:Myostatin.
- GDF-11 or bone morphogenetic protein 11 is a circulating factor that reverses age-related cardiac hypertrophy[3].
- GDF-15 or placental bone morphogenetic protein protects the hart from ischmia and reperfusion injury[4].
See also Growth factors and Bone morphogenetic protein.
3D structures of growth differentiation factor
Growth differentiation factor 3D STRUCTURES