Breakthrough in 'marriage-broker' protein
Wednesday, August 12, 2015 - 13:50
in Biology & Nature
A breakthrough has been made in understanding an important protein that appears to act as a kind of cellular 'marriage broker.' The protein called Netrin1 brings cells together and maintains their healthy relationships. Netrin1 plays an essential role in the growth of the human organism, directing cell migration and the formation of cell circuits both at the embryo stage and after birth.