Surface ligands, usually glycoproteins, that mediate cell-to-cell adhesion. Their functions include the assembly and interconnection of various vertebrate systems, as well as maintenance of tissue integration, wound healing, morphogenic movements, cellular migrations, and metastasis.
Also Known As:
Saccharide Mediated Cell Adhesion Molecules; Adhesion Molecules, Cell; Adhesion Molecules, Intercellular; Adhesion Molecules, Leukocyte; Molecules, Cell Adhesion; Molecules, Intercellular Adhesion; Molecules, Leukocyte Adhesion; Intercellular Adhesion Molecules; Leukocyte Adhesion Molecules; Saccharide-Mediated Cell Adhesion Molecules