Nerve Growth Factor

Synonyms

Factor, beta-Nerve Growth

NGF

NGF 1beta

NGF-1beta

Nerve Growth Factor 1

Nerve Growth Factor alpha Subunit

Nerve Growth Factor beta Subunit

Nerve Growth Factor gamma Subunit

beta Nerve Growth Factor

beta-Nerve Growth Factor

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.