Definition of «intercellular adhesion»

Intercellular adhesion refers to the process of cells sticking together. It is the way cells in our bodies connect and form strong bonds with one another. This adhesion is important for the structure and functioning of tissues and organs, allowing cells to work together and maintain the integrity of our body.

Sentences with «intercellular adhesion»

[38, 47, 48] In the course of EMT, expression of intercellular adhesion molecules, among other characteristics of an epithelial phenotype, is lost and cells acquire a stem - cell - like or «mesenchymal» phenotype. (impactjournals.com)
However, Professor Auguste's team, discovered the overexpression of intercellular adhesion molecule - 1 (ICAM - 1) in human TNBC cell lines and tissues, and demonstrated that it is a potential molecular target and biomarker for TNBC therapy and diagnosis. (sciencedaily.com)
This capability was used in the current study to control the AFM tip position over the intercellular junction area, and apply vertical indentation forces, so that bundles of intercellular adhesion structures can be dissected precisely with an accuracy of less than 100 nm in height. (frogheart.ca)
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