Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor

Preferred Label : Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor;

NCIt synonyms : CNTF; hCNTF;

NCIt definition : Ciliary neurotrophic factor (200 aa, 23 kDa) is encoded by the human CNTF gene. This protein is involved in promoting survival of neurons and oligodendrocytes.;

Details

Origin ID

C215830;

OMIM relation
- Ciliary neurotrophic factor [OMIM gene]
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- CNTF Gene [NCIt concept]
- Growth Factor Gene [NCIt concept]
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- Nerve Tissue [NCIt concept]
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- Extracellular Space [NCIt concept]
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- Cytokine-Cytokine Receptor Signaling Pathway [NCIt concept]
- Jak-STAT Signaling Pathway [NCIt concept]
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- Cell Proliferation Regulatory Process [NCIt concept]
- Cytokine Receptor Activation [NCIt concept]
- Intercellular Communication Process [NCIt concept]
- Nerve Cell Survival [NCIt concept]
- Receptor Binding [NCIt concept]
- Receptor Signaling [NCIt concept]

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