Term: glial derived neurotrophic factor

Name:	Glial Derived Neurotrophic Factor
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Abbrev: GDNF

GDNF is a naturally occurring growth factor that proved capable of protecting and promoting the survival of motor neurons in animal studies. A growth factor is a growth inducing protein found in the human body. There was a growing interest in these naturally occurring proteins that have a supportive, reparative or protective role for motor neurons in animals.