Preferred Name | Cadherin | |
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http://www.bioassayontology.org/bao#BAO_0200421 |
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definition |
Cadherins (named for "calcium-dependent adhesion") are a class of type-1 transmembrane proteins. They play important roles in cell adhesion, ensuring that cells within tissues are bound together. They are dependent on calcium (Ca2+) ions to function. |
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Cadherin |
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BAO_0200421 |
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Cadherin |
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