AOC3 and acute pancreatitis: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first review to highlight these the roles of specific cell adhesion molecules from Immunoglobulin superfamily cell adhesion molecule (IgSF CAM), as well as a couple of atypical adhesion molecules (Hyaluronan and Vascular Adhesion Protein-1/Amine Oxidase Copper Containing 3 (VAP-1/AOC3)) in acute pancreatitis and associated inflammatory response.