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(Redirected from Adhesion molecules). Cell adhesion molecules (CAM s) are proteins located on the cell surface involved in binding with other cells or with the extracellular matrix (ECM) in the process called cell adhesion. In essence, cell adhesion molecules help cells stick to each other and to their surroundings.
adhesion-the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition; the mutual adhesiveness of cells; a heated hydraulic press was required for adhesion. adhesiveness, adherence, bond. stickiness-the property of sticking to a surface.