Function
Supports the survival of sympathetic neurons in culture. May regulate the development and maintenance of the CNS. Might control the size of non-neuronal cell population such as haemopoietic cells.
Similarity
Belongs to the TGF-beta family. GDNF subfamily.
Sequence
MQRWKAAALASVLCSSVLSIWMCREGLLLSHRLGPALVPLHRLPRTLDARIARLAQYRALLQGAPDAMELRELTPWAGRPPGPRRRAGPRRRRARARLGARPCGLRELEVRVSELGLGYASDETVLFRYCAGACEAAARVYDLGLRRLRQRRRLRRERVRAQPCCRPTAYEDEVSFLDAHSRYHTVHELSARECACV