/newsroom/taxonomy/term/7064/all en /newsroom/channels/news/breakthrough-marriage-broker-protein-254504 <p>Scientists at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital -The Neuro, at ���۲�ݮ��Ƶ University and the ���۲�ݮ��Ƶ University Health Centre, have made a breakthrough in understanding an important protein that appears to act as a kind of cellular “marriage broker.” The protein called Netrin1 brings cells together and maintains their healthy relationships. Netrin1 plays an essential role in the growth of the human organism, directing cell migration and the formation of cell circuits both at the embryo stage and after birth. Wed, 12 Aug 2015 15:58:52 +0000 melody.enguix@mcgill.ca 24405 at /newsroom