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    GlossaryGlial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factor

    promotes neuron survival and growth, especially dopamine-producing ones

    Glial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (GDNF) is a protein that promotes the survival and growth of neurons, the cells responsible for transmitting information in the nervous system. It is particularly important for the maintenance and repair of certain types of neurons, including those that produce dopamine, which are crucial for motor control and are affected in diseases like Parkinson's.

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