NXPH2 Proteins

Protein Information

Neurexophilin-1 (also known as NPH1 or NXPH1), Neurexophilin-2 (also known as NPH2 or NXPH2) and Neurexophilin-3 (also known as NPH3 or NXPH3) are members of the Neurexophilin family (Neurexophilin-1-4) of neuropeptide-like glycoproteins that are proteolytically processed after synthesis. Neurexophilin-1-3 are secreted proteins that are thought to function as signaling molecules which specifically bind to target proteins, such as neurexin I-alpha (a protein that promotes adhesion between dendrites and axons), and are essential for proper neurotransmitter release. While Neurexophilin-1 is located primarily in spleen tissue, Neurexophilin-2 is expressed primarily in kidney and both Neurexophilin-2 and Neurexophilin-3 are highly expressed in brain. Defects in the gene encoding Neurexophilin-1 may be associated with schizophrenia, a mental disorder characterized by an abnormal perception of reality.

Synonyms

neurexophilin 2; Neurexophilin2; neurexophilin-2; NPH2; Nxph2