Description | This family of proteins is involved in various biological processes including cell adhesion, cell attachment and spreading, and immune responses. Members of this family play roles in enhancing the incorporation of certain enzymes into the extracellular matrix, mediating proteolytic activation of other proteins, and converting toxic heme into non-toxic forms. Some proteins within this family are also implicated in the biosynthesis of toxins and pigments by catalyzing the formation of complex polyketides, which involves multiple enzymatic steps including polyketide extension, cyclization, methylation, and oxidative coupling. Additionally, certain members act as cell surface adhesion or glycolipoproteins, and may be involved in cytokine secretion and innate immunity responses. | Name | Cell adhesion and biosynthesis-related protein |
Short Name | Adhesion/Biosynth-related | Type | Family |