
#671NeuroscienceFront Page19 November 2025
Unlocking the Molecular Handshake of Chandelier Cells
Researchers have identified the specific molecular interaction that guides chandelier cells to connect with their target neurons. This precise wiring relies on a 'lock-and-key' binding between proteins Neurofascin-186 and Gliomedin.
By Hayano, Ishino, Bhat, Peles, Taniguchi