Glial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factors
Synonyms
GDNF Family Ligands
GDNF Protein Family
Glial Cell Line Derived Neurotrophic Factors
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.