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cadherin [kad′hir·en] (cell and molecular biology) Any of a family of calcium-dependent cell adhesion glycoproteins that play a fundamental role in tissue differentiation and structure. 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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The team's preliminary investigations suggest that the chemical that sends tumor cells on their way is a protein called cadherin, which is secreted by healthy cells. 923; and cadherin 16, single-stranded interacting protein 1, and Cd44 antigen with CoD of 0. The bacteria use a molecule called cadherin, which bridges these junctions, to move from cell to cell, Sansonetti reported in the March 11,1994 Cell. |
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