Nerve Growth Factor

Overview

Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) is a protein found in the human body which is involved in the growth and maintenance of nerve cells. It is important for the development and function of the peripheral nervous system, and plays an essential role in the formation of new connections between neurons. NGF has been used to treat various neurological diseases and injuries, such as Alzheimer’s disease and spinal cord injuries. It can also be used in the regenerative treatment of nerve cells, and has potential applications in regenerative medicine.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 12 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

• Autosomal Recessive Autism: Cure of the Major Autistic Features
  2022 · International Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews
• Cerebral Palsy and Autism Associated With Periventricular White Matter Hyperintensity on Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A New Disorder and Its Treatment
  2022 · MedPress Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
• Atypical Genetic Autism: Cure of the Major Autistic Features and the Need for Cognitive Improvement and Rehabilitation
  2022 · MedPress Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
• The study of the antidepressant and actoprotective activity of a synthetic analog of the terminal region of neuropeptide Y
  2021 · Ukrainian biopharmaceutical journal
• The study of the antidepressant and actoprotective activity of a synthetic analog of the terminal region of neuropeptide Y
  I. Havrylov et al. · 2021 ·
• Cerebral Palsy: A Unique Illustrated Experience.
  2020 ·
• Treatment of a Boy with Idiopathic Mental Retardation: From Uneducable to Educable.
  2020 ·
• Cure of Autistic Disorders: Mission Impossible is Possible in an Illustrated Pioneering Experience.
  2020 ·

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