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ProteinQ123045· pop 27· linked from 675 articles

Brain derived neurotrophic factor

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Also known as abrineurin, BDNF, neurotrophin, brain-derived neurotrophic factor

mammalian protein found in Homo sapiens

Protein · UniProt

Neurotrophic factor BDNF precursor form

Gene
BDNF
Organism
Homo sapiens (Human)
Length
247 aa
Molecular mass
27,818 Da
Evidence
1: Evidence at protein level

Important signaling molecule that activates signaling cascades downstream of NTRK2 (PubMed:11152678). During development, promotes the survival and differentiation of selected neuronal populations of the peripheral and central nervous systems. Participates in axonal growth, pathfinding and in the modulation of dendritic growth and morphology. Major regulator of synaptic transmission and plasticity at adult synapses in many regions of the CNS. The versatility of BDNF is emphasized by its contribution to a range of adaptive neuronal responses including long-term potentiation (LTP), long-term …

3D-structureAlternative promoter usageAlternative splicingCleavage on pair of basic residuesDirect protein sequencingDisulfide bondGlycoproteinGrowth factor
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