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Bone Morphogenetic Protein 7 (BMP-7)

Published: July 27, 2026Updated: August 25, 2026

BMP-7 is a protein biomarker used to assess kidney function and detect renal injury or disease.

Quick summary

BMP-7 is a diagnostic biomarker for kidney function and injury.

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Key facts at a glance

Units
pg/mL
Clinical utility
diagnostic
Result kind
quantitative
FDA-cleared
R&D Systems BMP-7 ELISA, Thermo Scientific BMP-7
interpretation: {"text":"0–200 pg/mL: Indicates normal kidney function and absence of significant renal injury.","label":"Normal"}; {"text":">200 pg/mL: Suggests potential kidney dysfunction, acute kidney injury, or chronic kidney disease.","label":"Elevated"}

BMP-7, or Bone Morphogenetic Protein 7, is a protein that plays a crucial role in kidney development and repair. It is measured in blood to evaluate kidney function and to detect any signs of renal injury or disease.

The normal reference range for BMP-7 levels in blood is 0–200 pg/mL. Elevated levels may indicate acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, or other renal pathologies.

BMP-7 is particularly useful in diagnosing and monitoring kidney conditions because it is involved in the regulation of inflammation and fibrosis in renal tissue.

Frequently asked questions

What does a high BMP-7 level mean?
A high BMP-7 level may indicate kidney dysfunction or injury, such as acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease.
How is BMP-7 measured?
BMP-7 is measured through a blood test, where levels are quantified in picograms per milliliter (pg/mL).
  1. 1
    Role of BMP-7 in Kidney DiseaseSource
  2. 2
    BMP-7 as a Biomarker for Kidney InjurySource

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