CD146 Antigen

CD146-antigen

Engelsk definition

A cell adhesion molecule of the immunoglobulin superfamily that is expressed by ENDOTHELIAL CELLS where it functions to stabilize INTERCELLULAR JUNCTIONS. It is also highly expressed by melanoma tumor cells and may facilitate their METASTASIS.

Svenska synonymer

Antigen, CD146

Engelska synonymer

Antigen, CD146 S-Endo 1 Endothelial-Associated Antigen Melanoma Cell Adhesion Molecule CD146 Antigens Antigens, CD146 Gicerin Glycoprotein MUC18 MUC18, Glycoprotein