A role for cell adhesion molecules like nectin-3 in the mechanisms that underlie the behavioural effects of stress have been previously described. Here the authors show that the metalloproteinase matrix metalloproteinase-9 is involved in proteolysis of nectin-3 and in mediating stress induced behavioural effects in rats.
- Michael A. van der Kooij
- Martina Fantin
- Carmen Sandi
