2QCW, 2R52, 2R5365412161ENSG00000153162ENSMUSG00000039004P22004P20722NM_001718NM_007556NP_001709NP_031582Bone morphogenetic protein 6 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the BMP6 gene. Bone morphogenetic protein 6 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the BMP6 gene. The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the TGFβ superfamily. Bone morphogenetic proteins are known for their ability to induce the growth of bone and cartilage. BMP6 is able to induce all osteogenic markers in mesenchymal stem cells.