Astrotactin

Astrotactin (Astn1) is a glycoprotein expressed on migrating neurons that favors adhesion to glia and migration. It is involved in regulation of adhesion during the radial migration of neurons in the developing CNS. Its expression is limited to cells in the cortex and cerebellum.

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