Overview
Cell adhesion is an important process in the field of cell biology, wherein the interaction of proteins present on the surface of a cell regulates the movement of the cell, adheres it to other cells and its environment. This mechanism is used in a wide range of physiological processes including the formation of multicellular organisms, tissue formation, cell migration and cellular organization. Cell adhesion also plays a major role in the development of cancer and diseases of the immune system. In addition to these, cell adhesion can be used to study gene and protein expression, cell signalling pathways and the differences between cancer and normal cells. By improving our understanding of cell adhesion, we can work towards developing treatments for diseases and disorders.