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Gene Synthesis> | … cDNA encoding the mature region of rhBMP-2 (Gene ID: 650) was synthesized by GenScript (Piscataway, NJ, USA), and ligated into pET-15b (GenScript, USA) between NdeI and … | Get A Quote |
Recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein 2 (rhBMP-2) is an FDA-approved growth factor for bone regeneration and repair in medical practice. The therapeutic effects of rhBMP-2 may be enhanced through specific binding to extracellular matrix (ECM)-like scaffolds. Here, we report the selection of a novel rhBMP-2-specific DNA aptamer, functionalization of the aptamer in an ECM-like scaffold, and its application in a cellular context. A DNA aptamer BA1 was evolved and shown to have high affinity and specificity to rhBMP-2. A molecular docking model demonstrated that BA1 was probably bound to rhBMP-2 at its heparin-binding domain, as verified with experimental competitive binding assays. The BA1 aptamer was used ... More