Journal article
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) expression and function in the mammalian reproductive Tract
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Neurotrophins of the nerve growth factor family are soluble polypeptides that are best known for their role in nerve growth, survival and differentiation in the central nervous system. A growing body of literature shows that neurotrophins and their receptors are also expressed throughout the reproductive tract.
OBJECTIVE AND RATIONALE: Neurotrophins are key regulatory proteins in reproductive physiology during development and …
Authors
Chow R; Wessels JM; Foster WG
Journal
Human Reproduction Update, Vol. 26, No. 4, pp. 545–564
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
June 18, 2020
DOI
10.1093/humupd/dmaa008
ISSN
1355-4786