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BDNF Gene
- BDNF encodes a member of the nerve growth factor family of proteins, otherwise known as brain-derived neurotrophic factor.
- Binding of this protein to its cognate receptor promotes neuronal survival in the adult brain.
- Influences the growth, maturation (differentiation), and maintenance of these cells.
- May play a role in the regulation of the stress response and in the biology of mood disorders.
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Updated 2021-10-02
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