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Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1

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Definition: Cytokine-induced cell adhesion molecule present on activated endothelial cells, tissue macrophages, dendritic cells, bone marrow fibroblasts, myoblasts, and myotubes. It is important for the recruitment of leukocytes to sites of inflammation. (From Pigott & Power, The Adhesion Molecule FactsBook, 1993, p154)  a cell adhesion molecule & CD antigen; DF: note short X refs    Other names Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule 1; Antigen, CD106; Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule; Inducible Cell Adhesion Molecule 110; INCAM-110; CD106 Antigen; VCAM-1; CD106 Antigens; Antigens, CD106
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
4-(3-(5-(1H-indol-2-yl)-2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acryloyl)benzoic acid  0   *Indoles *Benzoic Acids Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1. J Med Chem 2007 Mar 22;50(6):1304-15

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