What is Glial Cell Line Derived Neurotrophic Factor (GDNF)?
Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) is a potent neurotrophic factor that belongs to the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) superfamily. It was first identified as a survival factor for midbrain dopaminergic neurons but has since been found to affect a variety of neuronal populations.