Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor

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Also known as:  CNF

 

Description

Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor is a type of Neurotrophic Factor.

 

Potential Therapeutic Usage of (Exogenous) Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor

Nervous System

 Exogenous Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor is under investigation as a treatment for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) - it is theorized that it may stimulate the regrowth of damaged Neurons in areas of the Nervous System affected by ALS.

 

Pharmaceutical Availability of Exogenous Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor

 Exogenous, recombinant Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor has been synthesized but is presently only available for use in experimental situations.

 

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