Nlgn1 Gene is an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases. This page provides detailed information about its structure, function, and role in disease processes.
NLGN1 (Neuroligin-1) is a gene encoding a postsynaptic cell adhesion molecule that mediates synaptic formation, function, and plasticity. It is essential for excitatory synaptic transmission. [@chih2005]
Overview
Function
NLGN1 encodes neuroligin-1, a postsynaptic cell adhesion molecule that interacts with presynaptic neurexins to form functional synapses.
Molecular Function
Synaptic Adhesion: Binds to presynaptic neurexins to initiate synapse formation
The study of Nlgn1 Gene has evolved significantly over the past decades. Research in this area has revealed important insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodegeneration and continues to drive therapeutic development.
Historical context and key discoveries in this field have shaped our current understanding and will continue to guide future research directions.
References
[Varoqueaux F, et al, Neuroligins determine synapse maturation and function (2006)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16771899/)
[Chih B, et al, A neuroligin-4 mutation associated with autism (2005)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15889149/)
[Bemben MA, et al, Neuroligin-dependent synapse elimination requires retromer (2015)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26074073/)
[Sudhof TC, Synaptic neurexin complexes: a molecular code for the logic of neural circuits (2017)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29100073/)
[Nogi T, et al, Structural basis for neuroligin-4 binding to neurexin-1 (2022)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36351420/)
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