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Definition of "neurexins" [neurexins]

  • Plural form of neurexin. (noun)

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Use "neurexins" in a sentence
  • "Specifically, he identified proteins on presynaptic neurons, called neurexins, and proteins on the postsynaptic neuron, called neuroligins, which come together and bind at the synapse."
  • "Last year, scientists at the University of North Carolina published a study showing that proteins called neurexins are critical to nerve function in fruit flies."
  • "; synapse-associated adhesion molecules such as neurexins, which are important for synapse formation and maintenance"