In combination with the Hebbian synapse concept, neurotrophins have been hypothesized to be a key factor in activity-dependent molding of neural circuitries during early development. Explain how neurotrophins may help to select and stabilize synapses.

In combination with the Hebbian synapse concept, neurotrophins have been hypothesized to be a key factor in activity-dependent molding of neural circuitries during early development. Explain how neurotrophins may help to select and stabilize synapses.

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