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adhesion

[ad-hee-zhuhn] / ædˈhi ʒən /


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When the amount of Piezo1 is reduced, levels of important cell adhesion proteins including NCAM1 and N-cadherin drop.

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026

Over time, Tcf4 and its targets activate to strengthen cell adhesion and structural support.

From Science Daily • Nov. 30, 2025

His ability to balance on the edge of adhesion in the braking-entry phase at a higher speed than almost anyone else made him stand out.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

It said low adhesion would be an area of ongoing investigation.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2024

At a red heat the litharge and borate of lead are fused, and cause the adhesion of the platinum to the softened glass.

From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.