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nerve growth factor

/nɜːv ɡrəʊθ ˈfæktə/

Traducción: Proteína que promueve la supervivencia, el desarrollo y el mantenimiento de las neuronas, especialmente en los sistemas nerviosos periférico y central.

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/nɜːv ɡrəʊθ ˈfæktə/C1formalscientific
  • esProteína que promueve la supervivencia, el desarrollo y el mantenimiento de las neuronas, especialmente en los sistemas nerviosos periférico y central.

A protein that promotes the survival, development, and maintenance of neurons, particularly in the peripheral and central nervous systems.

  1. Neurotrophic factorC2formal

    A protein that supports the survival, development, and function of neurons, particularly in the peripheral and central nervous systems.

    esfactor de crecimiento nervioso

    • Nerve growth factor is essential for the growth of sensory neurons.
    • Researchers are studying NGF for its potential in treating Alzheimer's disease.
    • The discovery of nerve growth factor earned Rita Levi-Montalcini a Nobel Prize.