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Neuroligin
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| - | [[Neuroligin|Neuroligins]] (NLGN) are a family of postsynaptic proteins which bind to the presynaptic [[ | + | [[Neuroligin|Neuroligins]] (NLGN) are a family of postsynaptic proteins which bind to the presynaptic [[Neurexin]] (NRXN) to form a complex which attaches neurons. In humans the NLGN family contains 4 to 5 members that are numbered 1, 2, 3, 4X and 5 or 4Y. See [[Neurodevelopmental Disorders]]. |
For Structural Analysis of Neuroligin, See: [[Neuroligin-Neurexin Interaction]] | For Structural Analysis of Neuroligin, See: [[Neuroligin-Neurexin Interaction]] | ||
Revision as of 11:15, 16 February 2016
Neuroligins (NLGN) are a family of postsynaptic proteins which bind to the presynaptic Neurexin (NRXN) to form a complex which attaches neurons. In humans the NLGN family contains 4 to 5 members that are numbered 1, 2, 3, 4X and 5 or 4Y. See Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
For Structural Analysis of Neuroligin, See: Neuroligin-Neurexin Interaction
3D Structures of Neuroligin
16-February-2016
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