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Cell Adhesion Molecules, Neuron-Glia

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Definition: Cell adhesion molecules that mediate neuron-neuron adhesion and neuron-astrocyte adhesion. They are expressed on neurons and Schwann cells, but not astrocytes and are involved in neuronal migration, neurite fasciculation, and outgrowth. Ng-CAM is immunologically and structurally distinct from NCAM.  do not confuse with CELL ADHESION MOLECULES, NEURONAL   
Examples Activated-Leukocyte Cell Adhesion Molecule 		Other names Neuron Glia Cell Adhesion Molecules; Neuron Glia Adhesion Molecules; Cell Adhesion Molecules, Neuron Glia; Adhesion Molecules, Neuron-Glia; G4 Antigen; Ng-CAM; Neuron-Glia Cell Adhesion Molecules; Neuron-Glia Adhesion Molecules
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
neurin-1  0   *Cell Adhesion Molecules, Neuron-Glia. J Neurosci Res 1996 Sep 1;45(5):571-87

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