Definition: A protein that plays a role in GRANULOSA CELLS where it regulates folliculogenesis. Mutations in the gene for bone morphogenetic protein 15 are linked to reproductive abnormalities such as PREMATURE OVARIAN FAILURE.
Other names GDF 9 Related Protein; GDF 9 Related Factor; Growth Differentiation Factor 9B; GDF-9B; GDF-9-Related Protein; GDF-9 Related Factor; BMP-15