Differential glycosylation of tractin and LeechCAM, two novel Ig superfamily members, regulates neurite extension and fascicle formation.
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SUBMITTER: Huang Y
PROVIDER: S-EPMC2139938 | biostudies-literature | 1997 Jul
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