Neuron Glia Cell Adhesion Molecules Definition
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Neuron Glia Cell Adhesion Molecules:
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 (NEURAL CELL ADHESION MOLECULES).Synonym: neuron-glia adhesion molecules, ng-cam.