Myelin-Associated Glycoprotein

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Myelin-associated glycoprotein (626 aa, ~69 kDa) is encoded by the human MAG gene. This protein plays a role in the maintenance of axon myelination.

**Synonyms:** - MAG - Sialic Acid Binding Ig-Like Lectin 4A - Sialic Acid-Binding Immunoglobulin-Like Lectin 4A - Siglec-4a