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Class:IdReferenceGeneProduct:60165
_chainChangeLogsignal peptide:1-18 added on Fri February 6 2015;propeptide:19-121 added on Fri February 6 2015;chain:122-241 added on Fri February 6 2015
_displayNameUniProt:P01138 NGF
_timestamp2025-08-15 21:47:10
chainsignal peptide:1-18
propeptide:19-121
chain:122-241
checksum619DFC65EB3BD671
commentFUNCTION Nerve growth factor is important for the development and maintenance of the sympathetic and sensory nervous systems (PubMed:14976160, PubMed:20978020). Extracellular ligand for the NTRK1 and NGFR receptors, activates cellular signaling cascades to regulate neuronal proliferation, differentiation and survival (Probable) (PubMed:20978020). The immature NGF precursor (proNGF) functions as a ligand for the heterodimeric receptor formed by SORCS2 and NGFR, and activates cellular signaling cascades that lead to inactivation of RAC1 and/or RAC2, reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton and neuronal growth cone collapse. In contrast to mature NGF, the precursor form (proNGF) promotes neuronal apoptosis (in vitro) (By similarity). Inhibits metalloproteinase-dependent proteolysis of platelet glycoprotein VI (PubMed:20164177). Binds lysophosphatidylinositol and lysophosphatidylserine between the two chains of the homodimer. The lipid-bound form promotes histamine relase from mast cells, contrary to the lipid-free form (By similarity).SUBUNIT Homodimer (PubMed:10490030, PubMed:15131306, PubMed:17196528). The homodimer interacts with a single NTRK1 chain (PubMed:10490030, PubMed:17196528). The homodimer interacts with a single NGFR chain (PubMed:15131306). The NGF dimer interacts with a single SORCS2 chain (via extracellular domain) (By similarity). The NGF precursor (proNGF) binds to a receptor complex formed by SORT1 and NGFR, which leads to NGF endocytosis. Both mature NGF and the immature NGF precursor (proNGF) interact with SORCS2 and with the heterodimer formed by SORCS2 and NGFR (via extracellular domains) (By similarity). The NGF precursor (proNGF) has much higher affinity for SORCS2 than mature NGF. The NGF precursor (proNGF) has much higher affinity for SORT1 than mature NGF (By similarity). Interacts with ADAM10 in a divalent cation-dependent manner (PubMed:20164177). Interaction with SORCS3 (PubMed:15710408).INTERACTION ProNGF is endocytosed after binding to the cell surface receptor formed by SORT1 and NGFR.DISEASE The disease is caused by variants affecting the gene represented in this entry.SIMILARITY Belongs to the NGF-beta family.SEQUENCE CAUTION Extended N-terminus.ONLINE INFORMATION Nerve growth factor entry
descriptionrecommendedName: fullName evidence="19"Beta-nerve growth factor shortName evidence="18"Beta-NGF
geneNameNGF
NGFB
identifierP01138
isSequenceChangedFALSE
keyword3D-structure
Cleavage on pair of basic residues
Disease variant
Disulfide bond
Endosome
Glycoprotein
Growth factor
Lipid-binding
Metalloenzyme inhibitor
Metalloprotease inhibitor
Neurodegeneration
Neuropathy
Protease inhibitor
Proteomics identification
Reference proteome
Secreted
Signal
modified[InstanceEdit:9836292] Weiser, Joel, 2023-05-25
[InstanceEdit:9852000] Weiser, Joel, 2023-11-03
[InstanceEdit:9862192] Weiser, Joel, 2024-02-26
[InstanceEdit:9917590] Weiser, Joel, 2024-08-09
[InstanceEdit:9926675] Weiser, Joel, 2024-11-03
[InstanceEdit:9963647] Weiser, Joel, 2025-08-15
nameNGF
referenceDatabase[ReferenceDatabase:2] UniProt
referenceGene[ReferenceDNASequence:9000186] ENSEMBL:ENSG00000134259 NGF [Homo sapiens]
secondaryIdentifierNGF_HUMAN
A1A4E5
Q6FHA0
Q96P60
Q9P2Q8
Q9UKL8
sequenceLength241
species[Species:48887] Homo sapiens
(referenceEntity)[EntityWithAccessionedSequence:166515] NGF [Golgi lumen] [Homo sapiens]
[EntityWithAccessionedSequence:167034] NGF [extracellular region] [Homo sapiens]
[EntityWithAccessionedSequence:187026] NGF(1-241) [endoplasmic reticulum lumen] [Homo sapiens]
[EntityWithAccessionedSequence:187033] NGF(19-241) [extracellular region] [Homo sapiens]
[EntityWithAccessionedSequence:187036] NGF(19-241) [Golgi lumen] [Homo sapiens]
[EntityWithAccessionedSequence:187047] NGF(19-241) [endoplasmic reticulum lumen] [Homo sapiens]
[EntityWithAccessionedSequence:190059] NGF [cytosol] [Homo sapiens]
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