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BDNF

BDNF BDNF, or brain-derived neurotrophic factor, is a trophic protein in the nerve growth factor family.

BDNF, or brain-derived neurotrophic factor, is a trophic protein in the nerve growth factor family. It supports certain brain neurons, including retinal, cholinergic, and dopaminergic cells, and also affects motor and sensory neurons in the peripheral nervous system.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor” (D019208).
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