Mesencephalic Astrocyte-Derived Neurotrophic Factor

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

**Definition:** Mesencephalic astrocyte-derived neurotrophic factor (179 aa, ~20 kDa) is encoded by the human MANF gene. This protein is involved in both the function and survival of dopaminergic neurons.

**Synonyms:** - ARMET - ARMET Protein - Arginine-Rich Mutated in Early Stage Tumors - Arginine-Rich Protein - Protein ARMET