Neuromodulin

Definition:

This protein is associated with nerve growth. It is a major component of the motile 'growth cones' that form the tips of elongating axons. Plays a role in axonal and dendritic filopodia induction.

References:

[1]. Vanesa M Tomatis, et al. Acyl-protein thioesterase 2 catalyzes the deacylation of peripheral membrane-associated GAP-43. PLoS One. 2010 Nov 30;5(11):e15045. [Content Brief]

[2]. Catherine Gauthier-Campbell, et al. Regulation of dendritic branching and filopodia formation in hippocampal neurons by specific acylated protein motifs. Mol Biol Cell. 2004 May;15(5):2205-17. [Content Brief]

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