Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor

UniProtKB accession:  Q07731

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UniProtKB description:  Neurotrophic factor that enhances survival and morphological differentiation of dopaminergic neurons and increases their high-affinity dopamine uptake (PubMed:10828539). Acts by binding to its coreceptor, GFRA1, leading to autophosphorylation and activation of the RET receptor (By similarity). May also modulate local neuronal effects in distal regions of the motor neuron (PubMed:10828539). Involved in the development of the neural crest (By similarity).