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neural cell adhesion molecule |
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neural cell adhesion molecule [¦nu̇r·əl ‚sel ad′hē·zhen ‚mäl·ə‚kyül] (neuroscience) A calcium-independent cell adhesion molecule expressed by migrating neurons that mediates intercellular binding via homophilic mechanisms (by binding to other neural cell adhesion molecules); important in neuronal aggregation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The substance, a form of the neural cell adhesion molecule (NCAM), promotes brain growth and organization shortly before and after birth. |
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