Nerve Growth Factor
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Monday, November 23, 2009

Nerve growth factor attenuates proliferation of astrocytes via the p75 neurotrophin receptor.

29 Sep 2009 The p75 neurotrophin receptor has been implicated in the regulation of multiple cellular functions that differ depending on the cell context. We have observed that p75(NTR) is strongly induced on astrocytes as well as neurons in the hippocampal CA3 ... Read more...

Characterization of CLP36/Elfin/PDLIM1 in the nervous system.

21 Sep 2009 CLP36, one of the alpha-Actinin Associated LIM Protein (ALP)/Enigma family proteins, has a wide tissue distribution, but little is known about its expression and role in the nervous system. We show here that CLP36 is expressed in sensory ganglia but ... Read more...

Axonal targeting of Trk receptors via transcytosis regulates sensitivity to neurotrophin responses.

14 Sep 2009 Axonal targeting of trophic receptors is critical for neuronal responses to extracellular developmental cues, yet the underlying trafficking mechanisms remain unclear. Here, we report that tropomyosin-related kinase (Trk) receptors for ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Nerve Growth Factor'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Nerve growth factor attenuates proliferation of astrocytes via the p75 neurotrophin receptor. 29 Sep 2009
• Characterization of CLP36/Elfin/PDLIM1 in the nervous system. 21 Sep 2009
• Axonal targeting of Trk receptors via transcytosis regulates sensitivity to neurotrophin responses. 14 Sep 2009
• LIG family receptor tyrosine kinase-associated proteins modulate growth factor signals during neural development. 8 Sep 2009
• NGF is essential for hippocampal plasticity and learning. 31 Aug 2009
• NGF and its receptor system: a new dimension in the pathogenesis of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. 30 Aug 2009
• Brain targeting of nerve growth factor using poly(butyl cyanoacrylate) nanoparticles. 30 Aug 2009
• Increased levels of glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor in CSF of infants with SMA. 30 Aug 2009
• The effect of cadmium on brain cells in culture. 30 Aug 2009
• p75 neurotrophin receptor is involved in proliferation of undifferentiated mouse embryonic stem cells. 26 Aug 2009
• Total synthesis of (+/-)-4,5-bis-epi-neovibsanin A and B: a neurite outgrowth comparison study. 18 Aug 2009
• Knockout of the norepinephrine transporter and pharmacologically diverse antidepressants prevent behavioral and brain neurotrophin alterations in two chronic stress models of depression. 16 Aug 2009
• Effects of escitalopram on the regulation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor and nerve growth factor protein levels in a rat model of chronic stress. 13 Aug 2009
• Oral administration of Yokukansan inhibits the development of atopic dermatitis-like lesions in isolated NC/Nga mice. Aug 2009
• Redundancy of the effect of TGFbeta1 and beta-NGF on the second meiotic division of rat spermatocytes. 30 Jul 2009
• Developments in autonomic research: a review of the latest literature. 30 Jul 2009
• Cbl negatively regulates JNK activation and cell death. 30 Jul 2009
• Axon growth-stimulus package includes local translation. 30 Jul 2009
• Amyloid beta-induced nerve growth factor dysmetabolism in Alzheimer disease. 30 Jul 2009
• NGF is an essential survival factor for bronchial epithelial cells during respiratory syncytial virus infection. 29 Jul 2009

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Technical information about 'Nerve Growth Factor'

Definition: 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.

Registry Number: 9061-61-4

Descriptor UI: D020932

Alternative terms: Nerve Growth Factor; NGF; Nerve Growth Factor 1; Nerve Growth Factor beta Subunit; NGF-1beta; NGF 1beta; beta-Nerve Growth Factor; Factor, beta-Nerve Growth; beta Nerve Growth Factor; Nerve Growth Factor gamma Subunit; Nerve Growth Factor alpha Subunit;

Allowable Qualifiers: administration & dosage; adverse effects; analysis; antagonists & inhibitors; biosynthesis; blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemical synthesis; classification; deficiency; diagnostic use; drug effects; economics; genetics; history; immunology; isolation & purification; metabolism; pharmacokinetics; pharmacology; physiology; poisoning; radiation effects; secretion; standards; supply & distribution; therapeutic use; toxicity; ultrastructure; urine; chemistry; contraindications; agonists;

Tree Number: D12.644.276.860.437; D12.776.467.860.437; D12.776.641.600.437; D23.529.850.437;

History Note: 2000; use NERVE GROWTH FACTORS 1966-1999

Technical Notes: NERVE GROWTH FACTORS is also available