Description
Supplementary information
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Biological function summary
The Lewis y antigen plays a significant role in cell adhesion and cell-cell recognition. It becomes engaged in the regulation of cellular interaction being part of complex glycoproteins and glycolipids on cell membranes. These structures serve as ligands for selectins which are adhesion molecules involved in immune responses. The presence of Lewis y antigen can influence cellular behavior and interactions impacting immune response and tumor progression.
Pathways
The Lewis y antigen is involved in the selectin-mediated signaling pathway and glycosylation processes. These pathways relate to its role in cell adhesion and immune system navigation where it interacts with selectin proteins such as L-selectin and E-selectin. Glycosyltransferases enzymes part of the glycosylation process modify the Lewis y antigen forming structures essential for proper cellular recognition and communication in various physiological contexts.