Several studies have suggested an important role for BMP‐2 in endothelial cell inflammation, vascular calcification and development of atherosclerosis.9, 10, 11, 18, 25 Although the effects of BMP‐2 on EC and SMC have been studied extensively, their effects on mononuclear cell function have not been investigated yet. The gene discussed is BMP2; the disease is atherosclerosis.