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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a 13kDa signaling protein belonging to the neurotrophin family of growth factors. This family of growth factors are critical in the development, differentiation, and survival of neurons. Mammalian members of the neurotrophin family of growth factors include Nerve growth factor (NGF) [structure link], neurotrophin-3 (NT-3) [structure link], and neurotrophin-4/5 (NT-4/5)[structure link]. BDNF is primarily expressed in the brain, where it is found in the hippocampus, cortex, amygdala, and striatum, and less so in the hypothalamus. BDNF is also expressed in peripheral tissues, such as the kidneys, retina, prostate, motor neurons, skeletal muscle. | Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a 13kDa signaling protein belonging to the neurotrophin family of growth factors. This family of growth factors are critical in the development, differentiation, and survival of neurons. Mammalian members of the neurotrophin family of growth factors include Nerve growth factor (NGF) [structure link], neurotrophin-3 (NT-3) [structure link], and neurotrophin-4/5 (NT-4/5)[structure link]. BDNF is primarily expressed in the brain, where it is found in the hippocampus, cortex, amygdala, and striatum, and less so in the hypothalamus. BDNF is also expressed in peripheral tissues, such as the kidneys, retina, prostate, motor neurons, skeletal muscle. | ||
