The function of ENSG00000178235 (SLITRK1, SLIT and NTRK like family member 1) is as follows. It is involved in synaptogenesis and promotes excitatory synapse differentiation (PubMed:27273464, PubMed:27812321). Enhances neuronal dendrite outgrowth (PubMed:16224024, PubMed:19640509). {ECO:0000269|PubMed:16224024, ECO:0000269|PubMed:19640509, ECO:0000269|PubMed:27273464, ECO:0000269|PubMed:27812321}.