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brain-derived neurotrophic factor

brain-derived neurotrophic factor Brain-derived neurotrophic factor is a growth-supporting protein in the nerve growth factor family.

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor is a growth-supporting protein in the nerve growth factor family. It helps sustain certain brain neurons, including retinal, cholinergic, and dopaminergic cells, and also acts on 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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