Glial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factor
Synonyms
GDNF
GDNF Growth Factor
Glial Cell Line Derived Neurotrophic Factor
Glial Cell-Line Derived Neurotrophic Factor
Growth Factor, GDNF
The founding member of the glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor family. It was originally characterized as a NERVE GROWTH FACTOR promoting the survival of MIDBRAIN dopaminergic NEURONS, and it has been studied as a potential treatment for PARKINSON DISEASE.