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cell-surface molecules — molecules on the surface of cell membranes that are responsible for most cellular functions directly related to their immediate environment. Many have very precise functions of adhesion (see adhesion molecules), metabolic exchange, hormone… … The new mediacal dictionary
Cell surface molecule — Biological cells are the fundamental units of life, and an extraordinary array of specialized cells have evolved to accomplish the many different tasks required of organisms in their environments. In order for specialized cells to interact with… … Wikipedia
cell adhesion molecules — (CAM) cell surface glycoproteins that mediate intercell adhesion in vertebrates; most can be grouped into four large classes: cadherins, immunoglobulins, integrins, and selectins … Medical dictionary
Cell surface receptor — The seven transmembrane α helix structure of a G protein coupled receptor Cell surface receptors (membrane receptors, transmembrane receptors) are specialized integral membrane proteins that take part in communication between the cell and the… … Wikipedia
Soluble cell adhesion molecules — (sCAMs) are a class of cell adhesion molecule (CAMs cell surface binding proteins) that may represent important biomarkers for inflammatory processes involving activation or damage to cells such as platelets and the endothelium.They include… … Wikipedia
Cell adhesion — Cellular adhesion is the binding of a cell to a surface, extracellular matrix or another cell using cell adhesion molecules such as selectins, integrins, and cadherins. Correct cellular adhesion is essential in maintaining multicellular structure … Wikipedia
Cell signaling — is part of a complex system of communication that governs basic cellular activities and coordinates cell actions. [Witzany, G. (2000). Life: The Communicative Structure. Norderstedt, Libri BoD.] The ability of cells to perceive and correctly… … Wikipedia
Cell migration — is a central process in the development and maintenance of multicellular organisms. Tissue formation during embryonic development, wound healing and immune responses all require the orchestrated movement of cells in a particular direction to a… … Wikipedia
Cell adhesion molecule — Cell Adhesion Molecules (CAMs) are proteins located on the cell surface[1] involved with the binding with other cells or with the extracellular matrix (ECM) in the process called cell adhesion. These proteins are typically transmembrane receptors … Wikipedia
cell — cell1 cell like, adj. /sel/, n. 1. a small room, as in a convent or prison. 2. any of various small compartments or bounded areas forming part of a whole. 3. a small group acting as a unit within a larger organization: a local cell of the… … Universalium
