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Nerve Growth Factor  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • NERVE GROWTH FACTOR is the first of a series of neurotrophic factors that were found to influence the growth and differentiation of sympathetic and sensory neurons. It is comprised of alpha, beta, and gamma subunits. The beta subunit is responsible for its growth stimulating activity.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 9061-61-4
  • Nerve Growth Factor 1
  • NGF

In other languages

  • French

  • 9061-61-4
  • Facteur de croissance des nerfs
  • Facteur de croissance du tissu nerveux
  • Facteur de croissance nerveux
  • Facteur de croissance neurale
  • Facteur de croissance neuronale
  • Facteur de croissance NGF
  • Facteur de croissance-1 nerveux
  • Facteur-1 de croissance nerveuse
  • FCN (Facteur de Croissance Nerveuse)
  • NGF (Nerve Growth Factor)

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-KL5BTKX9-3

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