Cadherin Definition

kăd-hîr ′ ĭn
noun
Any of a group of proteins that span the plasma membrane of eukaryotic cells and, in the presence of calcium, bind to identical proteins in adjacent cells, thus linking cells together in tissues.
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Other Word Forms of Cadherin

Noun

Singular:
cadherin
Plural:
cadherins

Origin of Cadherin

  • From calcium-dependent adhesion molecules and -in.

    From Wiktionary

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Words Starting With

CCACAD

Words Ending With

NINRIN

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cadherin

Words Starting With C and Ending With N

Starts With C & Ends With NStarts With CA & Ends With NStarts With C & Ends With IN

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With C8 Letter Words Ending With N
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