Human Neurotrimin (NTM) Protein

Background

Neurotrimin (NTM) is a glycoprotein that belongs to the IgLON (immunoglobulin-like cell adhesion molecules containing O-linked glycosylation) family, which is part of the larger immunoglobulin superfamily (IgSF). NTM plays crucial roles in the nervous system, particularly in neuron-neuron and neuron-glial interactions. It is involved in the processes of cell adhesion, axonal growth, and synapse formation. The expression of NTM is predominantly found in the brain and spinal cord, with significant implications for neural development and plasticity.