Summary

Name CNTNAP2
Full Name Contactin-associated protein-like 2
Synonyms Cell recognition molecule Caspr2 | CASPR2, KIAA0868
Primary ID Q9UHC6
Links - -
Type protein
Relations 3
Function Required for gap junction formation (Probable). Required, with CNTNAP1, for radial and longitudinal organization of myelinated axons. Plays a role in the formation of functional distinct domains critical for saltatory conduction of nerve impulses in myelinated nerve fibers. Demarcates the juxtaparanodal region of the axo-glial junction.

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Regulator Mechanism target score
+ down-regulates quantity by repression img/direct_inhibition.png transcriptional regulation CNTNAP2 0.2
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens
+ up-regulates quantity by expression img/indirect-activation.png transcriptional regulation CNTNAP2 0.34
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens
+ up-regulates activity img/direct-activation.png relocalization CNTN1 0.493
Publications: 1 Organism: Mus Musculus