Artemin (ARTN)

Ligand for the GFR-alpha-3-RET receptor complex but can also activate the GFR-alpha-1-RET receptor complex. Supports the survival of sensory and sympathetic peripheral neurons in culture and supports the survival of dopaminergic neurons of the ventral mid-brain.

Strong attractant of gut hematopoietic cells thus promoting the formation Peyer's patch-like structures, a significant part of the gut-associated lymphoid tissue. .