Netrin receptor UNC5B (Unc5b)

Receptor for netrin required for axon guidance. Mediates axon repulsion of neuronal growth cones in the developing nervous system upon ligand binding.

Axon repulsion in growth cones may be caused by its association with DCC that may trigger signaling for repulsion (PubMed:10399920, PubMed:9126742). Functions as netrin receptor that negatively regulates vascular branching during angiogenesis.