Progression made in research into the relationship between bone morphogenetic protein and glycolipid metabolism

Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) family not only plays a role in bone formation,but is also involved in metabolic disease such as obesity and diabetes.The molecular structure,signal pathways,roles of BMP in regulating glycolipid metabolism,current situation and prospects in related diseases are mainly discussed. Key words: Bone morphogenetic protein;  Adipocyte differentiation ;  Insulin secretion