Mesh term Cell Adhesion Molecules, Neuron-Glia
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Description
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.Browse to child terms:
Activated-Leukocyte Cell Adhesion Molecule
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