Name: | neurotrophic factor |
Definition: | A signaling molecule involved in the nutrition (or maintenance) of neural tissue. The classic example is the nerve growth factor. |
Class ID: | PC00163 |
Parent Lineages: |
protein class>
intercellular signal molecule>
growth factor>
neurotrophic factor
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Child: | |
Number Subfamilies/Families: | 13 |