Neurotrophic Tyrosine Kinase Receptor Type 2 (NTRK2) Antibody – Rabbit Polyclonal

This gene encodes a member of the neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase (NTRK) family. This kinase is a membrane-bound receptor that, upon neurotrophin binding, phosphorylates itself and members of the MAPK pathway. Signalling through this kinase leads to cell differentiation. Mutations in this gene have been associated with obesity and mood disorders. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, May 2014]

TrkB: a receptor tyrosine kinase of the Trk family. Receptor for brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), neurotrophin-3, -4 and -5 but not nerve growth factor (NGF). Involved in the development and maintenance of the nervous system. Three splice variant isoforms have been described.

Protein type: EC 2.7.10.1; Kinase, protein; Membrane protein, integral; Protein kinase, TK; Protein kinase, tyrosine (receptor); TK group; Trk family

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 9q21.33

Cellular Component: integral to plasma membrane; receptor complex

Molecular Function: brain-derived neurotrophic factor binding; brain-derived neurotrophic factor receptor activity; neurotrophin binding; protein homodimerization activity

Biological Process: brain-derived neurotrophic factor receptor signaling pathway; central nervous system neuron development; cerebral cortex development; learning; negative regulation of neuron apoptosis; neuron differentiation; neuron migration; positive regulation of axonogenesis; positive regulation of cell proliferation; positive regulation of MAPKKK cascade; positive regulation of phosphoinositide 3-kinase cascade; positive regulation of protein amino acid phosphorylation; protein amino acid autophosphorylation; regulation of GTPase activity

Disease: Obesity, Hyperphagia, And Developmental Delay