reelin

Questions

What does reelin mean?

A protein that helps to regulate processes of neuronal migration and positioning in the developing brain.

Where does reelin come from?

From reel + -in, from the abnormal gait of reeler mice, later found to be deficient in this protein.

How to pronounce reelin

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