Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables cell adhesion molecule binding activity; identical protein binding activity; and neurexin family protein binding activity. Involved in several processes, including locomotory exploration behavior; modulation of chemical synaptic transmission; and synapse organization. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including protein localization to cell surface; regulation of respiratory gaseous exchange by nervous system process; and synapse organization. Located in GABA-ergic synapse. Is active in several cellular components, including dopaminergic synapse; glycinergic synapse; and postsynaptic specialization membrane. Is expressed in brain; brainstem; cerebral cortex; and hippocampus. Used to study schizophrenia. Orthologous to human NLGN2 (neuroligin 2).