Adhesion molecule

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000246",
  "term": "Adhesion molecule",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A cell surface protein that mediates the binding of cells to other cells or to the extracellular matrix. These molecules are involved in cell recognition, tissue development, immune responses, and inflammation. Examples include selectins, integrins, and cadherins, which are classified into different superfamilies based on their structure.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "immune system",
    "selectin",
    "superfamily"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1118 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/adhesion-molecule/"
}