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Adhesion mediated by undefined adhesion molecules between identical cell types (homotypic) or two different cell types (heterotypic).
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(2011). Homotypic and Heterotypic Adhesion. In: Schwab, M. (eds) Encyclopedia of Cancer. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-16483-5_2806
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