- neurotrophic factor
- neurotrophic factor n any of a group of neuropeptides (as nerve growth factor) that regulate the growth, differentiation, and survival of certain neurons in the peripheral and central nervous systems
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neurotrophic — Involved in the nutrition (or maintenance) of neural tissue. Classic example is nerve growth factor … Dictionary of molecular biology
