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Contactins: Emerging key roles in the development and function of the nervous system

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Shimoda, Yasushi, Watanabe, Kazutada·2009·Cell Adhesion & Migration

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Contactins are a subgroup of molecules belonging to the immunoglobulin superfamily that are expressed exclusively in the nervous system. The subgroup consists of six members: contactin, TAG-1, BIG-1, BIG-2, NB-2 and NB-3. Since their identification in the late 1980s, contactin and TAG-1 have been studied extensively. Axonal expression and the neurite extension activity of contactin and TAG-1 attracted researchers to study the function of these molecules in axon guidance during development. After the exciting discovery of the molecular function of contactin and TAG-1 in myelination earlier this decade, these two molecules have come to be known as the principal molecules in the function and maintenance of myelinated neurons. In contrast, the function of the other four members of this subgroup remained unknown until recently. Here, we will give an overview of contactin function, including recent progress on BIG-2, NB-2 and NB-3.

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Authors
Shimoda, Y., & Watanabe, K.
Affiliations
Nagaoka University of Technology (JP)
Corresponding author
Watanabe, Kazutada
Venue
Cell Adhesion & Migration
Published
2009-01
Volume
3
Issue
1
Pages
64-70
ISSN
  • 1933-6918 (ISSN-L)
  • 1933-6926
OpenAlex
W2051861976
Cited by
149
References
107
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FWCI
0.64
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Cell Adhesion & Migration (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Axon Guidance and Neuronal Signaling
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Developmental Neuroscience › Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Nerve injury and regeneration
Keywords
contactin, immunoglobulin superfamily, TAG-1, axon guidance, myelination, neurite outgrowth, brain development, adhesion molecules
MeSH terms
Animals, Humans, Nervous System, Protein Binding, Psychotic Disorders, Cell Adhesion Molecules, Neuronal, Contactins

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