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