NTRK1

Nervous System · Neuropeptide & Neurotrophin Signaling

Why is NTRK1 important for sensing pain and temperature?

NTRK1 makes a receptor that supports the development and survival of sensory neurons. These cells carry information about sensations such as pain, temperature, and touch.

Common Gene Name
neurotrophic receptor tyrosine kinase 1
NCBI Gene ID
4914
Chromosome
1

Clinical Evidence Status

Established disease relationship

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

Explore supporting evidence (2 records)
Condition or drugEvidenceGrade / statusContextSource
hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type 4ClinGen gene-disease validityDefinitiveAutosomal recessiveView source
2021-11-17
Congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosisMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2011-05

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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