What is another word for nerve growth factor?
Pronunciation: [nˈɜːv ɡɹˈə͡ʊθ fˈaktə] (IPA) 
Nerve growth factor (NGF) is a protein that plays a crucial role in the development, growth, and maintenance of nerve cells. Synonyms for NGF include neurotrophin-3 (NT-3), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF), and ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF). NT-3 is a member of the neurotrophin family and plays a vital role in the development and survival of sensory neurons. BDNF is another important neurotrophin that is involved in the growth and differentiation of neurons, and also plays a role in learning and memory. GDNF and CNTF both belong to the GDNF family of ligands and are involved in the survival and maintenance of various types of neurons.
