Dr Ambroise Is Developing a Drug to Help Promote Axonal

question 27

Multiple Choice

Dr. Ambroise is developing a drug to help promote axonal regeneration following brain injury. What might be an effective mechanism of action for Dr. Ambroise's drug?

• A) Inhibit BDNF production.
• B) Block uptake of neurotrophin-3.
• C) Break down proteoglycans.
• D) Increase production of semaphorin 3.

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