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Neurobiology: A move to sort life from death.

Authors :
Kaplan, David R.
Miller, Freda D.
Source :
Nature. 2/26/2004, Vol. 427 Issue 6977, p798-799. 2p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Discusses the results of a study by Nykjaer and colleagues which provide a molecular explanation for why p75 neutrophin receptor (p75NTR) signals the death of some cells but not others. Interaction of the protein sortilin with unprocessed nerve growth factor (proNGF); Sortilin's role as a receptor for neurotensin; Cell death in the nervous system.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280836
Volume :
427
Issue :
6977
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
12345332
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/427798a