A cell adhesion molecule that is expressed on the membranes of nearly all EPITHELIAL CELLS, especially at the junctions between intestinal epithelial cells and intraepithelial LYMPHOCYTES. It also is expressed on the surface of ADENOCARCINOMA and epithelial tumor cells. It may function in the MUCOSA through homophilic interactions to provide a barrier against infection. It also regulates the proliferation and differentiation of EMBRYONIC STEM CELLS.
Epithelial Cell Adhesion Molecule has been studied across 15 research domains including 🔬 Oncology, 🫁 Liver & Detox, ⏳ Longevity & Aging, 🧬 Hormones, 🫘 Kidney. The primary research focus is 🔬 Oncology with 82% of studies addressing this area.
This evidence profile for Epithelial Cell Adhesion Molecule is generated deterministically from 297 PubMed-indexed studies. All data is corpus-verified with Merkle proofs. BiohacksAI does not provide medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplement regimen.
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