A family of calcium-independent cell adhesion molecules of the immunoglobulin superfamily. They are expressed by most cell types and mediate both homotypic and heterotypic cell-cell adhesion. Nectins function in a variety of morphogenetic and developmental processes that include organogenesis of the eye, ear, tooth, and cerebral cortex; they also play roles in viral infection and cell proliferation.
Nectins has been studied across 19 research domains including 🔬 Oncology, 🧠 Memory, 🦴 Bone & Joint, 🫘 Kidney, 💪 Strength & Power. The primary research focus is 🔬 Oncology with 23% of studies addressing this area.
This evidence profile for Nectins is generated deterministically from 210 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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