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Cell adhesion molecules - Glossary Entry

Synonym(s)

  • adhesion molecule
  • CAMs
  • cell adhesion protein

Definition(s)

A diverse family of extracellular (e.g., laminin) and cell surface (e.g., NCAM) glycoproteins involved in cell-cell and cell-extracellular matrix adhesion, recognition, activation, and migration.

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Surface ligands, usually glycoproteins, that mediate cell-to-cell adhesion. Their functions include the assembly and interconnection of various vertebrate systems, as well as maintenance of tissue integration, wound healing, morphogenic movements, cellular migrations, and metastasis.

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Published: October 18, 2004
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