Beta-Nerve Growth Factor

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Beta-nerve growth factor (241 aa, ~27 kDa) is encoded by the human NGF gene. This protein plays a role in both the maintenance and differentiation of sympathetic and sensory neurons.

**Synonyms:** - Beta-NGF - NGF - Nerve Growth Factor - Nerve Growth Factor 1 - Nerve Growth Factor, Beta Subunit - nerve growth factor