Synonyms
BDNF, ANON2, BULN2, Abrineurin
Description
BDNF, short for Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, is a protein that a crucial role in the growth, development, and survival of neurons in the brain. It is primarily produced in the hippocampus, cortex, and basal forebrain regions of the brain. BDNF is a vital protein in the brain that supports neuronal growth, survival, and synaptic plasticity.