Adhesion factor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012844",
  "term": "Adhesion factor",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A molecule that mediates the attachment of a cell to another cell or to the extracellular matrix. These factors are typically proteins, such as integrins, cadherins, and selectins, located on the cell surface. Cell adhesion is a fundamental process in tissue formation, immune response, and embryonic development, and its disruption can lead to developmental abnormalities or disease.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 717 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/adhesion-factor/"
}