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Biological Factors > Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins > Nerve Growth Factors > Nerve Growth Factor
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Proteins > Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins > Nerve Growth Factors > Nerve Growth Factor
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Peptides > Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins > Nerve Growth Factors > Nerve Growth Factor
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Proteins > Nerve Tissue Proteins > Nerve Growth Factors > Nerve Growth Factor

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Nerve Growth Factor  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Nerve Growth Factor 1
  • NGF

Note

  • NERVE GROWTH FACTORS is also available

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 2000; use NERVE GROWTH FACTORS 1966-1999

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D020932

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