Human β-NGF protein

Nerve Growth Factors (NGF) is critical for the development and maintenance of the sympathetic and sensory neuron systems. NGF has been demonstrated as a complex that consists of three polypeptides named α, β and γ subunits. Among then, β subunit, which known as beta-NGF is a 26.9 kDa protein containing 241 residues that involve in neuronal survival and differentiation. Besides, beta-NGF also acts as a ligand to TRKA receptor, which indispensable for the differentiation and development of pain and temperature sensing neurons.