Neuroligin (NLGN) a type I membrane protein is a cell adhesion protein on the postsynaptic membrane that mediates the formation and maintenance of synapses between neurons. Neuroligins act as ligands for β-Neurexins which are cell adhesion proteins located presynaptically. Neuroligin and β-neurexin shake hands resulting in the connection between two neurons and the production of a synapse.
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