Polysialic acid (PSA) is a linear homopolymer of α2-8-N acetylneuraminic acid whose major
carrier in vertebrates is the neural cell adhesion molecule (NCAM). PSA serves as a potent …

Polysialic acid (PSA) regulates functions of the neural cell adhesion molecule (NCAM)
during development and in neuroplasticity in the adult; the underlying mechanisms at …

Transmembrane forms of neural cell adhesion molecule (NCAM140, NCAM1801) are key
regulators of neuronal development. The extracellular domain of NCAM can occur as a …

The cell adhesion molecule N-cadherin has been proposed to regulate synapse formation in
mammalian central neurons. This is based on its synaptic localization enabling alignment of …

The rapid brain growth of infants places exceptionally high demands on the supply of
nutrients from the diet. Human milk is the best source of food for brain growth and cognition …

The neural cell adhesion molecule (NCAM) and its associated glycan polysialic acid play
important roles in the development of thenervoussystemandN-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) …

Memory formation has been associated with structural and functional modifications of
synapses. Cell adhesion molecules are prominent modulators of synaptic plasticity. Here …

The neural cell adhesion molecule NCAM and its associated polysialic acid (PSA) play
important roles in synaptic plasticity in the CA1 and/or CA3 regions of the hippocampus in …

The therapeutic potential of embryonic stem (ES) cells in neurodegenerative disorders has
been widely recognized, and methods are being developed to optimize culture conditions …

We explored here the possibility that mid-life stress in rats could have deleterious effects on
cognitive abilities during early aging, as well as the potential role of inter-individual …