NGF mediated survival is important for the basal forebrain complex (BFC) cholinergic neurons. These neurons contribute to ... Thus, our rationale that NGF produced by the salivary glands is taken up by 1) the innervating sensory and motor neurons for ... NGF Nerve growth factor (NGF) is a neurotrophic protein (MW=13 kDa). NGF is produced by every tissue/organ that is innervated ... BFC neurons are highly affected in neurodegenerative diseases such as AD. NGF protects BFC neurons in experimental trauma ...