neurotrophin production

Term ID

GO:0032898

Synonyms

Definition

The appearance of a neurotrophin due to biosynthesis or secretion by cells in a neuron's target field, resulting in an increase in its intracellular or extracellular levels. A neurotrophin is any of a family of growth factors that prevent apoptosis in neurons and promote nerve growth.

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is a type of: multicellular organismal process

multicellular organismal process Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: nerve growth factor production

nerve growth factor production Show first 5 Terms
negatively regulated by: negative regulation of neurotrophin production

negative regulation of neurotrophin production Show first 5 Terms
positively regulated by: positive regulation of neurotrophin production

positive regulation of neurotrophin production Show first 5 Terms
regulated by: regulation of neurotrophin production

regulation of neurotrophin production Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes