Recombinant Human Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)

Uniprot Id

P23560

Target Species

Human

Target Name

BDNF

Target Full Name

Neurotrophic factor BDNF precursor form

Target Function

Important signaling molecule that activates signaling cascades downstream of NTRK2. During development, promotes the survival and differentiation of selected neuronal populations of the peripheral and central nervous systems. Participates in axonal growth, pathfinding and in the modulation of dendritic growth and morphology. Major regulator of synaptic transmission and plasticity at adult synapses in many regions of the CNS. The versatility of BDNF is emphasized by its contribution to a range of adaptive neuronal responses including long-term potentiation (LTP), long-term depression (LTD), certain forms of short-term synaptic plasticity, as well as homeostatic regulation of intrinsic neuronal excitability.; Important signaling molecule that activates signaling cascades downstream of NTRK2. Activates signaling cascades via the heterodimeric receptor formed by NGFR and SORCS2. Signaling via NGFR and SORCS2 plays a role in synaptic plasticity and long-term depression (LTD). Binding to NGFR and SORCS2 promotes neuronal apoptosis. Promotes neuronal growth cone collapse.

Target Involvement

Bulimia nervosa 2 (BULN2); Congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS)

Target Subcellular Location

Secreted.; [BDNF precursor form]: Secreted.

Target Protein Families

NGF-beta family

Target Tissue Specificity

Detected in blood plasma and in saliva (at protein level). Brain. Highly expressed in hippocampus, amygdala, cerebral cortex and cerebellum. Also expressed in heart, lung, skeletal muscle, testis, prostate and placenta.

Target Research Area

Neuroscience

Target Synonyms

Abrineurin; ANON2; BDNF; BDNF_HUMAN; Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor; Brain-derived neurotrophic factor; BULN2; MGC34632; Neurotrophin

Target Background

This gene encodes a member of the nerve growth factor family of proteins. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants, at least one of which encodes a preproprotein that is proteolytically processed to generate the mature protein. Binding of this protein to its cognate receptor promotes neuronal survival in the adult brain. Expression of this gene is reduced in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's disease patients. This gene may play a role in the regulation of the stress response and in the biology of mood disorders.