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Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1

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Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1 Definition

Human vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 protein (739 aa, ~81 kDa) is encoded by the VCAM-1 gene (VCAM1). The protein is a ligand for integrins, which are specific binding molecules in the extracelullar matrix. VCAM-1 promotes the adhesion of immune cells and it is a molecular target for several pharmaceutical compounds.

Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1 Synonyms

Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1, CD106 Antigen, INCAM-100, V-CAM 1

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