Neurocan core protein is a protein that in humans is encoded by the NCAN gene. Neurocan is a member of the lectican / chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan protein families and consists of neurocan core protein and chondroitin sulfate. It is thought to be involved in the modulation of cell adhesion and migration. == Role in bipolar disorder == Neurocan...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: nū-rō-kan Definitions: 1. A nervous system chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan that binds to neural cell adhesion molecules and modulates neuronal adhesion and neurite outgrowth during development. Synonyms: chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan 3
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