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| - | == | + | == Neural Cell Adhesion Molecule== |
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| - | + | The neural cell adhesion molecule, or NCAM for short, is a molecule found in eukaryotes that mediates interactions among different types of neural cells throughout the body, often in conjunction with neurotransmitters. It belongs to the immunoglobulin family, and | |
== Function == | == Function == | ||
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== Structural highlights == | == Structural highlights == | ||
| - | + | NCAM consists of one distinct polypeptide chain, two copies of which combine to form a homodimer. Each polypeptide is 191 amino acids long and contains four chains: the A, B, C, and D chains. | |
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