Anti-Neuroligin 3 antibody [EPR16158] (ab192880)

Cell surface protein involved in cell-cell-interactions via its interactions with neurexin family members. Plays a role in synapse function and synaptic signal transmission, and may mediate its effects by clustering other synaptic proteins. May promote the initial formation of synapses, but is not essential for this. May also play a role in glia-glia or glia-neuron interactions in the developing peripheral nervous system.

Expressed in the blood vessel walls (at protein level). Detected in throughout the brain and in spinal cord. Detected in brain, and at lower levels in pancreas islet beta cells.

Autism, X-linked 1 (AUTSX1) [MIM:300425]: A complex multifactorial, pervasive developmental disorder characterized by impairments in reciprocal social interaction and communication, restricted and stereotyped patterns of interests and activities, and the presence of developmental abnormalities by 3 years of age. Most individuals with autism also manifest moderate mental retardation. Note=Disease susceptibility is associated with variations affecting the gene represented in this entry.
X-linked Asperger syndrome 1 (ASPGX1) [MIM:300494]: Considered to be a form of childhood autism. Note=Disease susceptibility is associated with variations affecting the gene represented in this entry.

Belongs to the type-B carboxylesterase/lipase family.

Cell membrane. Cell junction > synapse. Detected at both glutamatergic and GABAergic synapses.