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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > membrane proteins > membrane glycoproteins > cell adhesion molecules > intercellular adhesion molecule-1
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > membrane proteins > membrane glycoproteins > cell adhesion molecules > intercellular adhesion molecule-1
Preferred Term:

intercellular adhesion molecule-1

Definition:
A cell-surface ligand involved in leukocyte adhesion and inflammation. Its production is induced by gamma-interferon and it is required for neutrophil migration into inflamed tissue.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
cell adhesion molecules
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • ICAM-1 (intercellular adhesion molecule-1)
  • CD54 antigens
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/293119
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