Academic Press Cellular Adhesion in Development and Disease

Cellular Adhesion in Development and Disease, Volume 112, provides a deep look into how adhesion systems affect organismal development. As part of the Current Topics in Developmental Biology series, this Academic Press publication examines the fundamental role cell adhesion plays in embryonic development and organogenesis. This volume serves as a comprehensive survey of current scientific developments. Readers can explore specific biological mechanisms including nectins, nectin-like molecules, and afadin. The text also covers cadherin adhesion, signaling, and morphogenesis, alongside endothelial cell junctions and epidermal development. By studying barrier formation and other adhesion-related processes, researchers gain a better understanding of how these systems function in both healthy development and disease states. This book is an essential resource for those studying biological sciences and the mechanics of cellular interaction.