Literature associating MANF and Schmid metaphyseal chondrodysplasia
MANF [ENSP00000432799]
Mesencephalic astrocyte-derived neurotrophic factor; Selectively promotes the survival of dopaminergic neurons of the ventral mid-brain. Modulates GABAergic transmission to the dopaminergic neurons of the substantia nigra. Enhances spontaneous, as well as evoked, GABAergic inhibitory postsynaptic currents in dopaminergic neurons (By similarity). Inhibits cell proliferation and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress-induced cell death.
Synonyms: MANF, A8K878, P55145, A8K878p, hA8K878 ...