Cell Adhesion Molecules, Neuronal

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D09.400.430.890.200.250 - D12.776.395.550.200.250 - D12.776.543.550.200.250 - D23.050.301.350.250

**Synonyms:** - Neuronal Cell Adhesion Molecules