Rabbit anti-Human NGF Polyclonal Antibody

Uniprot Id

P01138

Target Species

Human

Target Name

NGF

Target Full Name

Beta-nerve growth factor

Target Function

Nerve growth factor is important for the development and maintenance of the sympathetic and sensory nervous systems. Extracellular ligand for the NTRK1 and NGFR receptors, activates cellular signaling cascades to regulate neuronal proliferation, differentiation and survival (Probable). The immature NGF precursor (proNGF) functions as ligand for the heterodimeric receptor formed by SORCS2 and NGFR, and activates cellular signaling cascades that lead to inactivation of RAC1 and/or RAC2, reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton and neuronal growth cone collapse. In contrast to mature NGF, the precursor form (proNGF) promotes neuronal apoptosis (in vitro). Inhibits metalloproteinase-dependent proteolysis of platelet glycoprotein VI. Binds lysophosphatidylinositol and lysophosphatidylserine between the two chains of the homodimer. The lipid-bound form promotes histamine relase from mast cells, contrary to the lipid-free form.

Target Involvement

Neuropathy, hereditary sensory and autonomic, 5 (HSAN5)

Target Subcellular Location

Secreted. Endosome lumen.

Target Protein Families

NGF-beta family

Target Research Area

Neuroscience

Target Synonyms

Beta nerve growth factor; Beta NGF; Beta-nerve growth factor; Beta-NGF; HSAN5; MGC161426; MGC161428; Nerve growth factor (beta polypeptide); Nerve growth factor; Nerve growth factor beta; Nerve growth factor beta polypeptide; Nerve growth factor beta subunit; NGF; NGF_HUMAN; NGFB; NID67

Target Background

This gene is a member of the NGF-beta family and encodes a secreted protein which homodimerizes and is incorporated into a larger complex. This protein has nerve growth stimulating activity and the complex is involved in the regulation of growth and the differentiation of sympathetic and certain sensory neurons. Mutations in this gene have been associated with hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy, type 5 (HSAN5), and dysregulation of this gene's expression is associated with allergic rhinitis.