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Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (brown bear)

Protein
Dates
  • Create:
    2017-04-15
  • Modify:
    2025-01-26
Description

Important signaling molecule that activates signaling cascades downstream of NTRK2 (By similarity). During development, promotes the survival and differentiation of selected neuronal populations of the peripheral and central nervous systems. Participates in axonal growth, pathfinding and in the modulation of dendritic growth and morphology. Major regulator of synaptic transmission and plasticity at adult synapses in many regions of the CNS. The versatility of BDNF is emphasized by its contribution to a range of adaptive neuronal responses including long-term potentiation (LTP), long-term depression (LTD), certain forms of short-term synaptic plasticity, as well as homeostatic regulation of intrinsic neuronal excitability (By similarity).

Important signaling molecule that activates signaling cascades downstream of NTRK2. Activates signaling cascades via the heterodimeric receptor formed by NGFR and SORCS2. Signaling via NGFR and SORCS2 plays a role in synaptic plasticity and long-term depression (LTD). Binding to NGFR and SORCS2 promotes neuronal apoptosis. Promotes neuronal growth cone collapse.

1 Names and Identifiers

1.1 Synonyms

  • Neurotrophic factor BDNF precursor form
  • proBDNF
  • Brain-derived neurotrophic factor

1.2 Other Identifiers

1.2.1 UniProt ID

1.2.2 GlyCosmos Protein

1.2.3 InterPro Protein

2 Sequence

>sp|O18752|BDNF_URSAR Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (Run BLAST)

MTILFLTMVISYFGCMKAAPMKEANVRGQGSLAYPGVRTHGTLESVNGPKAGSRGLTSLADTFEHVIEELLDEDQKVRPSEENNKDADLYTSRVMLSSQVPLEPPLLFLLEEYKNYLDAANMSMRVRRHSDPTRRGELSVCDSISEWVTAADKKTAVDMSGGTVTVLEKVPVSKGQLKQYFYETKCNPMGYTKEGCRGIDKRHWNSQCRTTQSYVRALTMDSKKRIGWRFIRIDTSCVCTLTIKRGR

3 Domains

3.1 CDD Domains

3.2 InterPro Domains

4 Patents

5 Information Sources

  1. NCBI Protein
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