Alternative Name(s): Cadherin 1, ECAD, CDH1

E-Cadherin

Test Description

E-cadherin is a calcium-dependent cell adhesion protein expressed predominantly in epithelial tissues. Cell adhesion is involved in the development and maintenance of epithelial structures and is implicated in the progress of tumor invasion. A loss of E-cadherin expression correlates positively with tumor invasion and metastasis.