NGF

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A form of nerve growth factor — a functional protein complex required for the survival, growth and specialization of certain types of neurons in vertebrates.

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Meanings

nounNGF (uncountable)
  1. abbreviationinitialismuncountablebiochemistryInitialism of nerve growth factor: a neurotrophic factor and neuropeptide involved in the growth of peripheral nerve cells.
proper noun
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Synonyms & antonyms

nouna protein that is involved in the growth of peripheral nerve cells

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nerve growth factor
Broader
growth factor
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nerve growth factor

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Chicago

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