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ADAM Proteins

MESHD051722

A family of membrane-anchored glycoproteins that contain a disintegrin and metalloprotease domain. They are responsible for the proteolytic cleavage of many transmembrane proteins and the release of their extracellular domain.

Synonyms

  • A Disintegrin and Metalloprotease Proteins
  • ADAM (A Disintegrin and Metalloprotease) Proteins
  • A Disintegrin and Metalloprotease Protein

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:24:57.741Z