The Hair Loss Encyclopedia
protein regulating embryonic development by inhibiting BMPs
Chordin is a protein that plays a crucial role in early embryonic development by regulating the formation of the body's axis. It functions by binding to and inhibiting Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs), which are involved in cell differentiation and tissue formation. This inhibition helps establish the dorsal-ventral axis, essentially guiding the development of the back and belly sides of an organism.