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Cadherin
Cadherins are a class of proteins which are expressed on the surface of cells. They play important roles in cell adhesion whereby they ensure cells within tissues are bound together. They are dependent on calcium (Ca2+) ions to function, hence their name.
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Online Textbook: "Molecular Biology of the Cell" by Bruce Alberts [1].
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