A cell adhesion molecule of the immunoglobulin superfamily that is expressed by ENDOTHELIAL CELLS where it functions to stabilize INTERCELLULAR JUNCTIONS. It is also highly expressed by melanoma tumor cells and may facilitate their METASTASIS.
Synonyms: 0, S-Endo 1 Endothelial-Associated Antigen, Antigen, CD146, Glycoprotein MUC18, Gicerin, MUC18, Glycoprotein, Melanoma Cell Adhesion Molecule, CD146 Antigens, CD146 Antigen, Antigens, CD146
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2018 (1990) ,2018; see ANTIGENS, CD146 2006-2017; CD146 ANTIGEN was indexed under CD ANTIGENS and NEURAL CELL ADHESION MOLECULES 2005; under MEMBRANE GLYCOPROTEINS 1990-2004; and under NEOPLASM PROTEINS 1993-2002
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D051929