Polysialylated-neural cell adhesion molecule (PSA-NCAM) in the human trigeminal ganglion and brainstem at prenatal and adult ages

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The polysialylated neuronal cell adhesion molecule (PSA-NCAM) is considered a marker of developing and migrating neurons and of synaptogenesis in the immature vertebrate nervous system. However, it persists in the mature normal brain...

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Main Authors: Melis Tiziana, Ibba Viviana, Boi Marianna, Serra Maria, Quartu Marina, Del Fiacco Marina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-11-01
Series:BMC Neuroscience
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2202/9/108