cell adhesion
[sel əˈdɛʒən]
nounpl: cell adhesions
adesão celular
1. The process by which cells attach to each other or to the extracellular matrix through specialized molecular interactions, primarily involving adhesion molecules such as integrins and cadherins
Cell adhesion is crucial for maintaining tissue structure and enabling proper cell-to-cell communication.
A adesão celular é crucial para manter a estrutura do tecido e permitir comunicação adequada entre células.
2. The physical binding or sticking of cells to surfaces or to other cells during biological processes
During embryonic development, cell adhesion guides the formation of organs and tissues.
Durante o desenvolvimento embrionário, a adesão celular orienta a formação de órgãos e tecidos.
Cell adhesion is a fundamental concept in molecular and cell biology, studied extensively in both American and Brazilian research institutions. The term is used identically across English and Portuguese scientific communities, making it a standardized technical term in biomedical research. Understanding cell adhesion is critical in fields such as developmental biology, cancer biology, and tissue engineering.
Related Idioms & Phrases
loss of cell adhesion (related to cancer progression)
cell adhesion cascade (sequential binding events)
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