brain-derived neurotrophic factor

initialism: BDNF
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11648
Protein secreted by the brain that acts on neurons in the central and peripheral nervous systems; a member of the neurotrophin family of growth factors, related to the nerve growth factor (NGF).
Note: It is also secreted by contracting skeletal muscle and can be classified as a myokine.
Source:
PAC, 2015, 87, 841. (IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)) on page 853 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'brain-derived neurotrophic factor' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11648 RIS BibTex EndNote
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