Cell Adhesion
Cell adhesion is the process of a cell sticking to a surface, either another cell or an extracellular matrix. It enables cells to interact with each other and with their environment. Cell adhesion plays a vital role in many processes, such as the formation and maintenance of tissue architecture, the movement of cells during development, and the invasion of cancer cells. Cell adhesion is also important for the uptake of nutrients and removal of waste, and for the immune response. Understanding how cell adhesion works is important for many clinical applications, from therapies for diseases such as cancer to wound healing.
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