brain-derived neurotrophic factor receptor activity

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Namebrain-derived neurotrophic factor receptor activity
IDGO_0060175
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Molecular function

Exact synonym

BDNF-activated receptor activity, brain-derived neurotrophic factor-activated receptor activity

Description

Combining with a brain-derived neurotrophic factor and transmitting the signal across the plasma membrane to initiate a change in cell activity.

Related synonym

BDNF receptor activity

Comment

Note that this term represents an activity and not a gene product, and should only be used when the receptor binds the ligand BDNF. For receptors that bind other growth factors, consider annotating to other terms under 'transmembrane signaling receptor activity ; GO:0004888.

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