Concept information
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
Nerve Growth Factors
Preferred term
Netrins
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Entry terms
- Netrin
- Netrin Family
Scope note
- A family of extracellular proteins that are related structurally to LAMININ. They function as CHEMOTACTIC FACTORS for CELL MIGRATION and AXON GUIDANCE, acting as chemoattractants for some cell types, and as chemorepellents for others.
History note
- 2018
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000075385
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