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  1. Fields of Study
  2. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  3. proteins
  4. membrane proteins
  5. membrane glycoproteins
  6. cell adhesion molecules
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  3. proteins
  4. membrane proteins
  5. membrane glycoproteins
  6. cell adhesion molecules

Preferred term

cell adhesion molecules

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information 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.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2017

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • intercellular adhesion molecules
  • leukocyte adhesion molecules

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/293054

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