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Activated-Leukocyte Cell Adhesion Molecule

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Definition: Cell adhesion molecule expressed on activated leukocytes, fibroblasts, and neurons. It is a ligand for CD6. ALCAM-CD6 interactions may play a role in the binding of T and B cells to activated leukocytes.      Other names Zebrafish Alcam protein; Activated Leukocyte Cell Adhesion Molecule; Alcam protein, Zebrafish; Neurolin; CD6 Ligand; CD166 Antigens; Antigens, CD166; ALCAM; KG-CAM

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