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Understanding Cell Adhesion Molecules by godfreysompwe03 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Cell adhesion is crucial for cell communication, tissue development, and maintenance, facilitated by cell adhesion molecules (CAMs) which are glycoproteins on cell surfaces. CAMs can bind homophilically or heterophilically and belong to five major families: Cadherins, Ig Superfamily, Selectins, Integrins, and Mucins. Malfunctioning of CAMs is linked to various diseases, including breast cancer and leukocyte adhesion deficiency.
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