Question

Which of the following experimental treatments would NOT be a potentially effective strategy to inhibit or prevent cell-cell adhesion? Which of the following experimental treatments would NOT be a potentially effective strategy to inhibit or prevent cell-cell adhesion? removal of calcium ions from the extracellular space application of a protease that specifically destroys CAMs application of an antibody that inhibits the function of lectins adding an antagonist to prevent integrin function

Answer 1

adding an antagonist to prevent integrin function

Step-by-step explanation:

An antagonist is a drug capable of binding to a specific receptor, thus blocking the binding of endogenous ligand molecules. According to their mode of functioning, the antagonists are classified into four classes: chemical, physiological, competitive and non-competitive. Integrins are specific transmembrane receptors that facilitate cell adhesion. In consequence, in the case above indicated, the use of an antagonist for the integrin receptor will prevent cell adhesion.