Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 6 - Cell Membranes - 6.2 - The Cell Membrane Is Important in Cell Adhesion and Recognition - 6.2 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 118: 1

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Cell recognition through glycolipids allows one cell to identify another cell by displaying specific antigens or signals. In terms of immune responses, a cell with an appropriate glycoprotein display will be disregarded by immune cells that would otherwise attack it. Cell adhesion is how adjacent cells are bonded together through tight junctions or desmosomes.

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Cell recognition through glycolipids allows one cell to identify another cell by displaying specific antigens or signals. In terms of immune responses, a cell with an appropriate glycoprotein display will be disregarded by immune cells that would otherwise attack it. Cell adhesion is how adjacent cells are bonded together through tight junctions or desmosomes.
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