MeSH definition : A family of closely related nerve growth factors that promote NEURON survival. They
bind to GDNF RECEPTORS and stimulate SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION through PROTO-ONCOGENE PROTEIN
C-RET.;
MeSH synonym : gdnf family ligands; gdnf protein family; glial cell line derived neurotrophic factors;
MeSH annotation : GLIAL CELL LINE-DERIVED NEUROTROPHIC FACTOR is also available;
A family of closely related nerve growth factors that promote NEURON survival. They
bind to GDNF RECEPTORS and stimulate SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION through PROTO-ONCOGENE PROTEIN
C-RET.