| Function |
Involved in neural development by regulating the establishment of proper connectivity within the nervous system (PubMed:17478416, PubMed:17803360, PubMed:23028443, PubMed:25406022, PubMed:22499796, PubMed:29414938). Acts in both pre-and postsynaptic neurons in the hippocampus to control the assembly of a precise topographic projection: required in both CA1 and subicular neurons for the precise targeting of proximal CA1 axons to distal subiculum, probably by promoting homophilic cell adhesion (PubMed:29414938). Promotes homophilic adhesion in a splicing isoform-dependent manner: most isoforms (isoform-type A and type-B) can mediate homophilic interaction (PubMed:29414938). Promotes axon guidance (PubMed:23028443). Required for proper dendrite morphogenesis and axon targeting in the vertebrate visual system, thereby playing a key role in the development of the visual pathway (PubMed:17803360, PubMed:23028443, PubMed:25406022, PubMed:22499796). Regulates the formation in ipsilateral retinal mapping to both the dorsal lateral geniculate nucleus (dLGN) and the superior colliculus (SC) (PubMed:17803360, PubMed:23028443). May also be involved in the differentiation of the fibroblast-like cells in the superficial layer of mandibular condylar cartilage into chondrocytes (PubMed:20636325). . |