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Gene information for BDNF (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID627
Official gene symbolBDNF
Full namebrain-derived neurotrophic factor
Aliases,MGC34632,
Gene summaryThe protein encoded by this gene is a member of the nerve growth factor family. It is induced by cortical neurons, and is necessary for survival of striatal neurons in the brain. Expression of this gene is reduced in both Alzheimer's and Huntington disease patients. This gene may play a role in the regulation of stress response and in the biology of mood disorders. Multiple transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 11   Locus: 11p13
Gene position27743605 - 27676440  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size67166 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID113505