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1. (n.) nerve growth factor
a protein that promotes the growth, organization, and maintenance of sympathetic and some sensory nerve cells.
Etymology: (1965–70)
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1. (noun) nerve growth factor, NGF
a protein that is involved in the growth of peripheral nerve cells
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1. nerve growth factor
NERVE GROWTH FACTOR is the first of a series of neurotrophic factors that were found to influence the growth and differentiation of sympathetic and sensory neurons. It is comprised of alpha, beta, and gamma subunits. The beta subunit is responsible for its growth stimulating activity.
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