Neurotrophic factors
FAMILY OF BIOMOLECULES THAT SUPPORT THE GROWTH, SURVIVAL, AND DIFFERENTIATION OF BOTH DEVELOPING AND MATURE NEURONS
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Neurotrophic factors (NTFs) are a family of biomolecules – nearly all of which are peptides or small proteins – that support the growth, survival, and differentiation of both developing and mature neurons. Most NTFs exert their trophic effects on neurons by signaling through tyrosine kinases, usually a receptor tyrosine kinase.