NERVE GROWTH FACTOR 1
\nˈɜːv ɡɹˈə͡ʊθ fˈaktə wˈɒn], \nˈɜːv ɡɹˈəʊθ fˈaktə wˈɒn], \n_ˈɜː_v ɡ_ɹ_ˈəʊ_θ f_ˈa_k_t_ə w_ˈɒ_n]\
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NERVE GROWTH FACTOR is the first of a series of neurotrophic factors that were found to influence the growth and differentiation of sympathetic and sensory neurons. It is comprised of alpha, beta, and gamma subunits. The beta subunit is responsible for its growth stimulating activity.
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