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Molecular Analysis of Neurotrophin Genes

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Neurotrophic Factors

Part of the book series: Neuromethods ((NM,volume 25))

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Abstract

The neurotrophins are expressed in many cell types including fibroblasts, Schwann cells, salivary gland secretory cells, glia, and neurons. Neurotrophin gene expression in these cells is regulated developmentally, and once switched on it is regulated by diverse extracellular signals and stimuli. Most cell types secrete neurotrophins constitutively.

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  1. Section of Biomolecular Medicine, Boston University Medical Center, Boston, MA

    Gerhard Heinrich & Stella Martin

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  1. University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada, Edmonton, Canada

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Heinrich, G., Martin, S. (1993). Molecular Analysis of Neurotrophin Genes. In: Boulton, A.A., Baker, G.B., Hefti, F. (eds) Neurotrophic Factors. Neuromethods, vol 25. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1385/0-89603-249-3:107

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