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Axon-Associated Adhesion Molecules

Axon-Associated Adhesion Molecules Definition & Meaning
Axon-Associated Adhesion Molecules Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Medical Term Axon-Associated Adhesion Molecules?

Surface ligands that mediate cell-to-cell adhesion and function in the assembly and interconnection of the vertebrate nervous system. These molecules promote cell adhesion via a homophilic mechanism. These are not to be confused with NEURAL CELL ADHESION MOLECULES, now known to be expressed in a variety of tissues and cell types in addition to nervous tissue.

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