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Flying under the radar: CDH2 (N-cadherin), an important hub molecule in neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative

Zsófia I László1,2, Zsolt Lele1

  • 1Momentum Laboratory of Molecular Neurobiology, Institute of Experimental Medicine, Budapest, Hungary.

Frontiers in Neuroscience
|October 10, 2022
PubMed

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Neural cadherin 2 (CDH2) is vital for central nervous system (CNS) development and function. Recent evidence highlights its role in neurological diseases, making it a key target for future research.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Cell Biology
  • Developmental Biology

Background:

  • CDH2 is a classic cadherin involved in cell adhesion and beta-catenin signaling.
  • It plays crucial roles in CNS development, including neuroepithelial integrity, neurulation, and neural precursor cell regulation.
  • CDH2 is implicated in various neurological disease pathologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent findings on CDH2 function in the CNS.
  • To summarize the involvement of CDH2 in neurological diseases.
  • To highlight CDH2 as a potential therapeutic target.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies on CDH2.
  • Analysis of experimental evidence linking CDH2 to CNS development and disease.
  • Synthesis of data on CDH2's molecular mechanisms.

Main Results:

  • CDH2 is essential for multiple CNS developmental processes.
  • Dysregulation of CDH2 is associated with neurological disorders.
  • CDH2's dual role in adhesion and signaling impacts CNS health.

Conclusions:

  • CDH2 is a critical regulator of CNS development and homeostasis.
  • Understanding CDH2's role in disease pathogenesis is crucial for therapeutic development.
  • Further research into CDH2 pathways may uncover novel treatment strategies for neurological conditions.
Keywords:
CDH2N-cadherinadhesionbrain developmentneurodegenerative diseasesneurodevelopmental diseases

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