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Adhesion Molecules

Adhesion molecules are proteins found on the surface of cells that play a critical role in the attachment of cells to each other and to extracellular matrices essential for normal cell functioning. They act as links between cells, allowing them to communicate and interact, which is essential for normal cellular func…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 5 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 35× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Adhesion molecules are proteins found on the surface of cells that play a critical role in the attachment of cells to each other and to extracellular matrices essential for normal cell functioning. They act as links between cells, allowing them to communicate and interact, which is essential for normal cellular function and development. Adhesion molecules are involved in the process of metabolism, tissue development, immune response, and many other vital biological processes. In addition, they are vital components of the blood-brain barrier, which is important for limiting the ability of pathogens to spread. Thus, they are essential for proper functioning of the human body and have become increasingly important in the study and treatment of many diseases.

Research published in this journal

5 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 5 articles above have been cited 35 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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