Name: | Glial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factor |
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Description: | The founding member of the glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor family. It was originally characterized as a NERVE GROWTH FACTOR promoting the survival of MIDBRAIN dopaminergic NEURONS, and it has been studied as a potential treatment for PARKINSON DISEASE. |
Synonyms: |
GDNF; Glial Cell Line Derived Neurotrophic Factor; Glial Cell-Line Derived Neurotrophic Factor; GDNF Growth Factor; Growth Factor, GDNF
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