hermokasvutekijät
Hermokasvutekijät, often abbreviated as NGF (Nerve Growth Factors), are a family of proteins that play a crucial role in the development, survival, and function of nerve cells. They are essential for the proper growth and maintenance of the nervous system throughout life. These molecules act as signaling proteins, binding to specific receptors on the surface of neurons. This binding initiates intracellular signaling cascades that influence gene expression, leading to various cellular responses.
One of the most well-studied NGFs is the neurotrophin-3 (NT-3). NT-3 is involved in the development of
NGFs are produced by various tissues and cell types, including non-neuronal cells, and are secreted into the