Nerve growth factor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007835",
  "term": "Nerve growth factor",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of neurotrophin, a protein that promotes the growth, maintenance, and survival of neurons. It is particularly involved in the regulation of sensory and sympathetic neurons during development and in response to injury. Nerve growth factor binds to specific receptors on the surface of target cells, initiating signaling pathways that support neuronal function and axon guidance.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "axon"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 886 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/nerve-growth-factor/"
}