| BMK1 kinase | <enzyme> A mammalian mitogen-activated protein (map) kinase; has 98% sequence identity with erk5; has 3 different forms of mRNA alpha, beta and gamma; genbank u29725 (alpha), u29726 (beta) and u29727 (gamma) Registry number: EC 2.7.10.- Synonym: bmk1 gene product (26 Jun 1999) |
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| BMP | <protein> Activity derived from bone that induces the formation of cartilage and bone in vivo. Seven bone morphogenetic proteins have been described, BMP 1 being the only one not in the TGF beta superfamily. BMP 3 was formerly called osteogenin. Acronym: BMP (18 Nov 1997) |
| BMR | <biochemistry, biology> The metabolic rate as measured under basal conditions: 12 hours after eating, after a restful sleep, no exercise or activity preceding test, elimination of emotional excitement and occurring in a comfortable temperature. Acronym: BMR (15 Nov 1997) |
| BMT | <procedure> A procedure in which a section of bone marrow is taken from one person and transplanted into another. It is used to replace bone marrow that has been damaged or diseased. It can be a treatment option in leukaemia. Acronym: BMT (16 Dec 1997) |