Cell Adhesion Molecules

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D09.400.430.890.200 - D12.776.395.550.200 - D12.776.543.550.200 - D23.050.301.350

**Synonyms:** - Cell Adhesion Molecule