Abstract
N-CAM has now been identified as a receptor for glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF). This finding solves a long-standing question regarding RET-independent GDNF signaling, and reveals a novel pathway distinct from both GDNF-RET and N-CAM-N-CAM signaling. Functional assays of Schwann cell migration and axon growth of CNS neurons suggest physiological significance for this GDNF-N-CAM pathway.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 814-815 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Cell |
Volume | 113 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 27 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)