Glia Maturation Factor

**Definition:** A factor identified in the brain that influences the growth and differentiation of NEURONS and NEUROGLIA. Glia maturation factor beta is the 17-kDa polypeptide product of the GMFB gene and is the principal component of GLIA MATURATION FACTOR.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.644.276.860.325 - D12.776.467.860.325 - D12.776.631.600.325 - D23.529.850.325

**Synonyms:** - GMF - Glial Maturation Factor