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SnooComics7744 t1_jadog4l wrote

There are extracellular adhesion molecules, expressed specifically at synapses, that promote and stabilize synapses. Some examples include ephrins, neuroligins, and neural cell adhesion molecules. Also, perineuronal nets also seem to promote synapse stability.

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CrateDane t1_jaeqcb1 wrote

Astrocyte processes may also help structurally stabilize (CNS) synapses.

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