Function
Nerve growth factor is important for the development and maintenance of the sympathetic and sensory nervous systems. Extracellular ligand for the NTRK1 and NGFR receptors, activates cellular signaling cascades to regulate neuronal proliferation, differentiation and survival (Probable). The immature NGF precursor (proNGF) functions as a ligand for the heterodimeric receptor formed by SORCS2 and NGFR, and activates cellular signaling cascades that lead to inactivation of RAC1 and/or RAC2, reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton and neuronal growth cone collapse.
Biological Context
Subcellular Location: Secreted; Endosome lumen
Disease Association: Neuropathy, hereditary sensory and autonomic, 5 (HSAN5) : A form of hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy, a genetically and clinically heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by degeneration of dorsal root and autonomic ganglion cells, and by sensory and/or autonomic abnormalities. HSAN5 patients manifest loss of pain perception and impaired temperature sensitivity, ulcers, and in some cases self-mutilation. The autonomic involvement is variable. [The disease is caused by variants affecting the gene represented in this entry]
Product Specifications
Recombinant Human Beta-nerve growth factor (NGF), partial (Active) is a recombinant protein from Homo sapiens (Human), expressed in Mammalian cell, covering amino acids 122-239aa, with Tag-Free tag, molecular weight 13.5 kDa, purity Greater than 95% as determined by SDS-PAGE.. Suitable for ELISA and Western Blot applications. Explore more Growth Factor proteins →
