Nectins

**Definition:** A family of calcium-independent cell adhesion molecules of the immunoglobulin superfamily. They are expressed by most cell types and mediate both homotypic and heterotypic cell-cell adhesion. Nectins function in a variety of morphogenetic and developmental processes that include organogenesis of the eye, ear, tooth, and cerebral cortex; they also play roles in viral infection and cell proliferation.

**Tree numbers:** - D09.400.430.890.200.123 - D12.776.395.550.200.123 - D12.776.543.550.200.130 - D23.050.301.350.123

**Synonyms:** - Nectin