Ngf Gene Summary [Mouse]

Enables transmembrane receptor protein tyrosine kinase activator activity. Involved in several processes, including circadian rhythm; neurotrophin TRK receptor signaling pathway; and positive regulation of intracellular signal transduction. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including cell surface receptor signaling pathway; positive regulation of cell projection organization; and positive regulation of protein modification process. Located in extracellular space. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; limb; nervous system; and sensory organ. Used to study hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type 5. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in several diseases, including IgA glomerulonephritis; end stage renal disease; hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type 5; interstitial cystitis; and opiate dependence (multiple). Orthologous to human NGF (nerve growth factor). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Ngf
Official Name
nerve growth factor [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:97321]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000027859
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 18049 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000027859
Aliases nerve growth factor
Synonyms 2.5S NGF, Beta-NGF, HSAN5, nerve growth factor, Nerve growth factor, β, NGFB, Ngf beta, Ngf β, β-nerve growth factor, β-NGF
Species
Mouse, Mus musculus
OrthologiesHumanRat

Protein Domains

A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in mouse Ngf often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • nerve growth factor receptor binding
  • transmembrane receptor protein tyrosine kinase activator
  • receptor agonist activity
  • protein binding
  • caspase activator
  • loop domain
  • pro domain
  • metalloendopeptidase inhibitor
  • growth factor
  • Nerve growth factor family

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • neoplasia
  • cognitive impairment
  • weight loss
  • knee osteoarthritis
  • myocardial infarction
  • cardiomyopathy
  • hyperplasia
  • low back pain
  • hyperinsulinism
regulated by
  • lipopolysaccharide
  • dexamethasone
  • ketamine
  • calcimycin
  • SHH
  • cabergoline
  • FOS
  • minocycline
  • NTRK1
  • cyclophosphamide
regulates
role in cell
  • expression in
  • quantity
  • proliferation
  • damage
  • cell death
  • cell viability
  • apoptosis
  • activity
  • production in
  • activation in

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Extracellular Space
  • Golgi lumen
  • Cytoplasm
  • cell surface
  • membrane surface
  • Nucleus
  • Plasma Membrane
  • endosomes
  • vesicles
  • granules
  • cytosol
  • endoplasmic reticulum lumen
  • axons
  • dendrites

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Ngf gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • negative regulation of cell proliferation
  • neuron projection morphogenesis
  • positive regulation of neuron differentiation
  • transmembrane receptor protein tyrosine kinase signaling pathway
  • positive regulation of Ras protein signal transduction
  • positive regulation of DNA binding
  • induction of apoptosis via death domain receptors
  • nerve development
  • negative regulation of neuron apoptotic process
  • positive regulation of gene expression
  • regulation of synaptic transmission
  • positive regulation of peptidyl-serine phosphorylation

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • dendrite
  • extracellular space
  • synaptic vesicle
  • endosome lumen
  • cytosol
  • extracellular region
  • Golgi lumen
  • axon

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • growth factor activity
  • protein binding
  • nerve growth factor receptor binding
  • lipid binding
  • metalloendopeptidase inhibitor activity

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