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Glial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factors
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Definition
: A family of closely related nerve growth factors that promote NEURON survival. They bind to GDNF RECEPTORS and stimulate SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION through PROTO-ONCOGENE PROTEIN C-RET.
GLIAL CELL LINE-DERIVED NEUROTROPHIC FACTOR is also available
Examples
Glial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factor
;
Neurturin
Other names
Glial Cell Line Derived Neurotrophic Factors; GDNF Protein Family; GDNF Family Ligands