PSD 95 (SAP 90, DLG 4)

A component of postsynaptic densities in central synapses

General Information

PSD 95 (postsynaptic density protein 95 kDa, also called SAP 90: synapse associated protein of 90 kDa and DLG 4) is a component of postsynaptic densities in central synapses. It contains three PDZ domains. The first and second PDZ domain localizes NMDA receptors and K+ channels to synapses, the third binds to neuroligins which are neuronal cell adhesion molecules that interact with β-neurexins and form intercellular junctions. Thus different PDZ domains of PSD 95 might be specialized for distinct functions.