• 1Department of Spinal Surgery, Nankai University Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin, 300121, P.R.China;;
  • 2Department of Spinal Surgery, Tianjin Union Medicine Centre, School of Clinical Medicine, Tianjin Medical University. Corresponding author: SUN Tianwei, E-mail: billsuntw@163.com;
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Objective To review the research progress of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) and the liability of ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL). Methods Recent literature concerning BMP and the liability of OPLL was reviewed, analysed, and summarized. Results The single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of BMP gene may produce a minor cumulative effect and increase individual susceptibility to OPLL. A variety of environmental factors can promote the occurrence and development of OPLL by increasing the expression of BMP gene. Conclusion The SNPs of BMP gene may increase individual susceptibility to OPLL. However, interaction of cumulative effect of the SNPs and environmental factors can promote the liability to OPLL.

Citation: FANG Zhao,SUN Tianwei,Sandip Kumar Yadav. RESEARCH PROGRESS OF BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEIN AND LIABILITY OF OSSIFICATION OF POSTERIOR LONGITUDINAL LIGAMENT. Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 2012, 26(10): 1255-1258. doi: Copy