8g7y

Structural highlights

Function

NLGN2_RAT Transmembrane scaffolding protein involved in cell-cell interactions via its interactions with neurexin family members. Mediates cell-cell interactions both in neurons and in other types of cells, such as Langerhans beta cells. Plays a role in synapse function and synaptic signal transmission, especially via gamma-aminobutyric acid receptors (GABA(A) receptors). Functions by recruiting and clustering synaptic proteins. Promotes clustering of postsynaptic GABRG2 and GPHN. Modulates signaling by inhibitory synapses, and thereby plays a role in controlling the ratio of signaling by excitatory and inhibitory synapses and information processing. Required for normal signal amplitude from inhibitory synapses, but is not essential for normal signal frequency. May promote the initial formation of synapses, but is not essential for this. In vitro, triggers the de novo formation of presynaptic structures. Mediates cell-cell interactions between Langerhans beta cells and modulates insulin secretion.^{[1] [2]}

References

1. ↑ Poulopoulos A, Aramuni G, Meyer G, Soykan T, Hoon M, Papadopoulos T, Zhang M, Paarmann I, Fuchs C, Harvey K, Jedlicka P, Schwarzacher SW, Betz H, Harvey RJ, Brose N, Zhang W, Varoqueaux F. Neuroligin 2 drives postsynaptic assembly at perisomatic inhibitory synapses through gephyrin and collybistin. Neuron. 2009 Sep 10;63(5):628-42. doi: 10.1016/j.neuron.2009.08.023. PMID:19755106 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2009.08.023
2. ↑ Suckow AT, Zhang C, Egodage S, Comoletti D, Taylor P, Miller MT, Sweet IR, Chessler SD. Transcellular neuroligin-2 interactions enhance insulin secretion and are integral to pancreatic beta cell function. J Biol Chem. 2012 Jun 8;287(24):19816-26. doi: 10.1074/jbc.M111.280537. Epub 2012, Apr 23. PMID:22528485 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1074/jbc.M111.280537