The activated leukocyte cell adhesion molecule (ALCAM) is a critical member of the immunoglobulin superfamily that mediates both homotypic and heterotypic cell interactions. It plays a central role in ...

Cell adhesion molecule L1, a key member of the immunoglobulin superfamily, plays a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of the nervous system. Its functions extend from guiding neuronal ...

AMES, Iowa – Sanjeevi Sivasankar knows a lot about how the healthy cells in your body stick together. He and his research team have studied cell adhesion proteins called cadherins. They’ve developed ...

Researchers have developed a diagnostic chip that analyzes leukocyte adhesion to detect cancer recurrence and evaluate ...

Groundbreaking new research from OLAY expands the science of skin aging beyond collagen -- revealing how strengthening cellular connections can visibly improve firmness, texture and radiance DENVER, ...

Human colon cancer cells; cell nuclei are stained red and the protein E-cadherin — a cell adhesion molecule — is stained green. When E-cadherin decreases, it may signal the start of a process in which ...

An NJIT student is lead author of a new study that could help physicians standardize methods for diagnosing and treating ...