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.
Synonyms: 0, Neuron-Glia Cell Adhesion Molecules, Neuron-Glia Adhesion Molecules, Ng-CAM, Neuron Glia Cell Adhesion Molecules, Cell Adhesion Molecules, Neuron-Glia, G4 Antigen, Neuron Glia Adhesion Molecules, Adhesion Molecules, Neuron-Glia, Cell Adhesion Molecules, Neuron Glia
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