nerve growth factor
noun
: a protein that promotes development of the sensory and sympathetic nervous systems and is required for maintenance of sympathetic neurons
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In particular, nootropics rich in amino acids may support a healthy nerve growth factor and neural communication, causing a boost in your short-term memory and recall ability.
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Dallas News, 24 Jan. 2023
For example, some focus on your neurotransmitters (brain chemicals), while others target blood flow circulation, brain oxygen levels, nerve growth factor proteins, or nutrient deprivation.
—Dallas News, 24 July 2022
In 1991, Japanese researchers discovered that Lion’s Mane contains two novel classes of nerve growth factor — molecules called hericenones and erinacines — that stimulate the differentiation and re-myelination of neurons.
—Discover Magazine, 31 May 2013
For years, scientists hoped that limiting something called nerve growth factor would inhibit pain.
—Karen Weintraub, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2022
Dallas News, 24 Jan. 2023
For example, some focus on your neurotransmitters (brain chemicals), while others target blood flow circulation, brain oxygen levels, nerve growth factor proteins, or nutrient deprivation.
—Dallas News, 24 July 2022
In 1991, Japanese researchers discovered that Lion’s Mane contains two novel classes of nerve growth factor — molecules called hericenones and erinacines — that stimulate the differentiation and re-myelination of neurons.
—Discover Magazine, 31 May 2013
For years, scientists hoped that limiting something called nerve growth factor would inhibit pain.
—Karen Weintraub, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2022
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