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N- Cadherin Protein

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N-Cadherin Protein

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<td class="label">Symbol</td>
<td><strong>N--CADHERIN</strong></td>
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<td class="label">Full Name</td>
<td>N- Cadherin</td>
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<td class="label">Type</td>
<td>Protein</td>
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Overview

N-cadherin (Neural Cadherin, also known as Cadherin-2 or CDH2) is a calcium-dependent cell adhesion molecule critical for neuronal development, synaptic plasticity, and maintenance of neural circuits[@ncadherin2020]. As a classical cadherin, N-cadherin mediates homophilic adhesion between cells and plays essential roles in axonal guidance, synapse formation, and activity-dependent synaptic remodeling[@cadherin2021].

Gene and Expression

The human CDH2 gene is located on chromosome 18q12.1 and encodes a transmembrane protein of 906 amino acids. Expression patterns include:

  • Nervous system: [Neurons](/entities/neurons), [astrocytes](/entities/astrocytes), and Schwann cells
  • Development: High expression during embryogenesis
  • Adult brain: Maintained at synapses and in certain populations
  • Non-neural tissues: Expressed in mesenchymal cells, endothelial cells[@cdh2019]

Structure

N-cadherin possesses a complex multi-domain architecture:

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