The nerve growth factor six decades later. Special article in memory of Rita Levi-Montalcini

Authors

  • Jose María Frade Spain

Keywords:

nerve growth, Rita Levi-Montalcini

Abstract

Rita Levi-Montalcini passed away on December 30th, 2012, at the age of 103 years. Rita discovered the first trophic factor in being characterized, the nerve growth factor (NGF). For this discovery she was laureated in 1986 with the Nobel Prize of Medicine. During the last six decades NGF has been a constant source of surprises.

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Published

2013-10-20

How to Cite

Frade, J. M. (2013). The nerve growth factor six decades later. Special article in memory of Rita Levi-Montalcini. Encuentros En La Biología, 6(144), 58–60. Retrieved from https://revistas.uma.es/index.php/enbio/article/view/18254