Glossary

Biochemistry, molecular genetics, and biology glossary terms for Companion Sites.

cell adhesion

Cell adhesion relies upon specialized transmembrane cellular adhesion molecules (CAMs) that usually extend from the intracellular space to the extracellular space where they may bind to other cell membranes or to the extracellular matrix.

CAMs include cadherins, focal adhesion kinase (FAK), members of the Ig superfamily, integrins, and selectins. Some signaling molecules act as adhesion receptors, and cluster in focal adhesions upon ligand binding. (Rho protein, Rho GTPase).

 Cell Adhesion Molecules  Second Messengers  Cell signaling

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