Description
This peptide supports neuronal survival and protects neurons in glutamate-induced cell death assays.
References
Hama T, Maruyama M, Katoh-Semba R, et al. Identification and molecular cloning of a novel brain-specific receptor protein that binds to brain injury-derived neurotrophic peptide. Possible role for neuronal survival. J Biol Chem. 2001 Aug 24;276(34):31929-35. PMID: 11399754.
Hama T, Murayama M, Kato R, et al. Amphiphilic helix is essential for the activity of brain injury-derived neurotrophic peptide (BINP). FEBS Lett. 1996 Nov 4;396(2-3):143-6. PMID: 8914976.