Cell Adhesion Molecules, Neuron-Glia

**Definition:** Cell adhesion molecules that mediate neuron-neuron adhesion and neuron-astrocyte adhesion. They are expressed on neurons and Schwann cells, but not astrocytes and are involved in neuronal migration, neurite fasciculation, and outgrowth. Ng-CAM is immunologically and structurally distinct from NCAM.

**Tree numbers:** - D09.400.430.890.200.250.150 - D12.776.395.550.200.250.150 - D12.776.543.550.200.250.150 - D23.050.301.350.250.150

**Synonyms:** - Neuron-Glia Adhesion Molecules - Ng-CAM - Neuron-Glia Cell Adhesion Molecules - G4 Antigen