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