Distribution of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in the Brain of the Small-Spotted Catshark <i>Scyliorhinus canicula,</i> and Evolution of Neurotrophins in Basal Vertebrates

Neurotrophins (NTFs) are structurally related neurotrophic factors essential for differentiation, survival, neurite outgrowth, and the plasticity of neurons. Abnormalities associated with neurotrophin-signaling (NTF-signaling) were associated with neuropathies, neurodegenerative disorders, and age-a...

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Main Authors: Elena Chiavacci, Sara Bagnoli, Alessandro Cellerino, Eva Terzibasi Tozzini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/11/9495