neurotrophic factor
noun
: any of a group of neuropeptides (such as nerve growth factor) that regulate the growth, differentiation, and survival of neurons
… transplantation of neural precursor cells into the spinal cord of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis may be beneficial as a platform for delivering neurotrophic factors that promote neuron differentiation and growth.—
Robert H. Brown Jr., Science
Robert H. Brown Jr., Sciencecalled also neurotrophin
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“Neurotrophic factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/neurotrophic%20factor. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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