neurotrophins

It turns out that there are numerous chemical growth factors, including several that act in the nervous system, where they are known as neurotrophins.

The Chemistry of Calm M.D. Henry Emmons 2010

But there's also a number of these proteins or molecules called neurotrophins, and some of them are produced in the brain, such as the brain- derived neurotrophin factor or BDNF, and some of them are produced in the periphery, such as IGF1 or insulin-like growth factor 1 produced in the muscles and other regions of the periphery.

NPR Topics: News 2011

These neurotrophins also influence the process of neuroplasticity, controlling where new nerve branches go, pruning the old, unused ones, and deciding which neurons to connect with others in a neural circuit.15

The Chemistry of Calm M.D. Henry Emmons 2010

Scientists behind the study say the stem cells secreted proteins called neurotrophins that protected vulnerable cells from death and rescued memory.

Using Stem Sells as a Solution for Memory Loss | Impact Lab 2007

They produce more neurotrophins, which are compounds that increase the formation of new nerve cells and enhance their connectivity.

Alvaro Fernandez: A Multi-Pronged Approach to Brain Health 2008

The other chemical that plays a significant role in memory is called brain-derived neurotrophic factor BDNF, or just neurotrophins if you prefer, which works like Miracle-Gro for your brain.

You Staying Young MEHMET C. OZ 2007

The other chemical that plays a significant role in memory is called brain-derived neurotrophic factor BDNF, or just neurotrophins if you prefer, which works like Miracle-Gro for your brain.

You Staying Young MEHMET C. OZ 2007

The other chemical that plays a significant role in memory is called brain-derived neurotrophic factor BDNF, or just neurotrophins if you prefer, which works like Miracle-Gro for your brain.

You Staying Young MEHMET C. OZ 2007

Unoki K, Yasumura D, Matthes MT, Yancopoulos GD, et al. (1992) Multiple growth factors, cytokines, and neurotrophins rescue photoreceptors from the damaging effects of constant light.

PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles Shaomei Wang et al. 2010

In one study, people with poor blood sugar regulation were discovered to have a smaller neurotrophins which strengthen neurons and encourage new growth.

Braingle 2010