ADAM10 (A Disintegrin and Metalloproteinase 10) is a protein that functions as a transmembrane protease, involved in regulating cell adhesion, migration, and signalling. It acts by cleaving the extracellular regions of various cell surface proteins, such as growth factors and receptors, impacting critical pathways like Notch and cadherin signalling. ADAM10 plays essential roles in tissue development, cell communication, and nervous system function.