Cntn3
Function
Contactins mediate cell surface interactions during nervous system development. Has some neurite outgrowth-promoting activity (By similarity).
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily. Contactin family.
Tissue Specificity
Specifically expressed in brain. Ectopically expressed in tumors expressing endogenous intracisternal A-type particles (IAPs).
Cellular localization
- Cell membrane
- Lipid-anchor
- GPI-anchor
Alternative names
Pang, Pcs, Cntn3, Contactin-3, Brain-derived immunoglobulin superfamily protein 1, Plasmacytoma-associated neuronal glycoprotein, BIG-1