neurotrophin signaling pathway

Term ID

GO:0038179

Synonyms

• neurotrophin receptor signaling pathway

Definition

The series of molecular signals initiated by neurotrophin binding to its receptor on the surface of a target cell, and ending with the regulation of a downstream cellular process, e.g. transcription. Neurotrophins are a family of secreted growth factors that induce the survival, development, and function of neurons. (2)

References

Ontology

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