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NLGN5
Neuroligin (NLGN), a Transmembrane protein, type I membrane protein, is a Cell adhesion molecule, cell adhesion protein on the Chemical synapse#Structure, postsynaptic membrane that mediates the formation and maintenance of synapses between neurons. Neuroligins act as ligands for Neurexin, β-neurexins, which are cell adhesion proteins located presynaptically. Neuroligin and β-neurexin "shake hands", resulting in the connection between two neurons and the production of a synapse. Neuroligins also affect the properties of neural networks by specifying synaptic functions, and they mediate signalling by recruiting and stabilizing key synaptic components. Neuroligins interact with other postsynaptic proteins to localize neurotransmitter receptors and channels in the postsynaptic density as the cell matures. Additionally, neuroligins are expressed in human peripheral tissues and have been found to play a role in angiogenesis. In humans, alterations in genes encoding neuroligins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NLGN5
Neuroligin (NLGN), a Transmembrane protein, type I membrane protein, is a Cell adhesion molecule, cell adhesion protein on the Chemical synapse#Structure, postsynaptic membrane that mediates the formation and maintenance of synapses between neurons. Neuroligins act as ligands for Neurexin, β-neurexins, which are cell adhesion proteins located presynaptically. Neuroligin and β-neurexin "shake hands", resulting in the connection between two neurons and the production of a synapse. Neuroligins also affect the properties of neural networks by specifying synaptic functions, and they mediate signalling by recruiting and stabilizing key synaptic components. Neuroligins interact with other postsynaptic proteins to localize neurotransmitter receptors and channels in the postsynaptic density as the cell matures. Additionally, neuroligins are expressed in human peripheral tissues and have been found to play a role in angiogenesis. In humans, alterations in genes encoding neuroligins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
