Every cell in nature carries a rich surface coat of glycans, its glycocalyx, which constitutes
the cell's interface with its environment. In eukaryotes, the glycocalyx is composed of …

Since the discovery that the vast majority of the GABA‐containing interneurons of the
cerebral cortex arise in the subpallium, considerable effort has been put into the description …

Although many genes predisposing to autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have been
identified, the biological mechanism (s) remain unclear. Mouse models based on human …

Metzincin metalloproteases have major roles in intercellular communication by modulating
the function of membrane proteins. One of the proteases is the a-disintegrin-and …

The polarization of neurons, which mainly includes the differentiation of axons and
dendrites, is regulated by cell-autonomous and non-cell-autonomous factors. In the …

Contactins are a subgroup of molecules belonging to the immunoglobulin superfamily that
are expressed exclusively in the nervous system. The subgroup consists of six members …

Olfactory sensory neurons expressing a given odorant receptor converge axons onto a few
topographically fixed glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, leading to establishment of the odor …

A wide spectrum of focal, regional, or diffuse structural brain abnormalities, collectively
known as malformations of cortical development (MCDs), frequently manifest with …

Inhibitory GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid)-ergic interneurons are a vital component of the
neocortex responsible for shaping its output through a variety of inhibitions. Consisting of …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by destructive
alterations of neurons (neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques), and cognitive …