Mucosal addressin cell adhesion molecule-1

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007613",
  "term": "Mucosal addressin cell adhesion molecule-1",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A cell surface glycoprotein expressed on endothelial cells of mucosal venules, particularly in the gut. It functions as a ligand for integrins on lymphocytes, directing their homing to mucosal lymphoid tissues. This molecule is involved in immune surveillance and inflammatory responses within the gastrointestinal tract.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "interleukin",
    "lymphocyte",
    "mucosa",
    "tumor necrosis factor"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1215 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/mucosal-addressin-cell-adhesion-molecule-1/"
}