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nerve growth factor

n. Abbr. NGF

A protein that stimulates the growth of sympathetic and sensory nerve cells.

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nerve growth factor - a protein that is involved in the growth of peripheral nerve cells

growth factor - a protein that is involved in cell differentiation and growth

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