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cell adhesion molecule |
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cell adhesion molecule [¦sel ad‚hē·zhən ′mäl·ə·kyül] (cell and molecular biology) A class of membrane proteins comprising the outer surfaces of cell membranes in the developing nervous system that is thought to be intimately involved in guiding development during embryonic life. Abbreviated CAM. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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E-cadherin is a cell--cell adhesion molecule that
plays a key role in the development and maintenance of cell polarity. CD56 is identified with an isoform of the
nerve-cell adhesion molecule (N-CAM), whereas CD57 detects an epitope
expressed on a portion of N-CAM isoforms.
"Antioxidant agents might protect against oxidant-related
upregulation of endothelial adhesion molecules and slow down the
progression of vascular damage in non-insulin dependent diabetes. |
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