VCAM-1
VCAM-1
Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule 1 (VCAM-1), also known as CD106 (cluster of differentiation 106), is a protein that is encoded by the VCAM1 gene in humans.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of VCAM-1 is /viːkæm wʌn/.
Etymology
The term VCAM-1 is an acronym derived from Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule 1.
Function
VCAM-1 functions as a cell adhesion molecule, which mediates the adhesion of leukocytes to endothelial cells. It plays a crucial role in the process of leukocyte extravasation (the movement of leukocytes out of the circulatory system and towards the site of tissue damage or infection) during inflammatory responses.
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- Medical encyclopedia article on VCAM-1
- Wikipedia's article - VCAM-1
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