Two-protein Complex Protects Nerve Cells

Courtesy ScienceDaily Thu, 02/28/2008 - 23:00

Since its discovery as a protein that gets specifically released in response to brain injury, ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF) has prompted much interest as a potential therapeutic agent.

However, numerous experiments have met with limited success, until now; a research team shows that co-administrating CNTF with its receptor promotes the growth and survival of neurons.

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