What Are Trophic Factors?
Posted on October 12, 2021
What Are Trophic Factors? Trophic factors are specific types of protein molecules that support the survival of cells. Think of them as helper molecules that let cells maintain their connections with the molecules around them. Trophic factors work through receptors on cells to keep them alive. When trophic factors are lacking, the cells may die. This ability to support life in cells holds great promise. It also has implications for treating brain injuries, neurological disorders, and the reduction of many different kinds of pain, including the long-term intractable kind, once thought untreatable. Many...