Bmp15
Function
May be involved in follicular development. Oocyte-specific growth/differentiation factor that stimulates folliculogenesis and granulosa cell (GC) growth (By similarity).
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the TGF-beta family.
Tissue Specificity
Ovary specific.
Cellular localization
- Secreted
Alternative names
Gdf9b, Bmp15, Bone morphogenetic protein 15, BMP-15, Growth/differentiation factor 9B, GDF-9B