The APCs Of Nerve Cell Function

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - 19:28 in Biology & Nature

Best known for its role in colorectal cancer, the protein adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) has recently been found to play an essential role in the nervous system. This new study provides novel insights into the molecular basis of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, mental retardation, schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorders.

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