[Adhesion molecules and inflammation].
Molecules mediating cell-cell adhesion and cell-extracellular matrix adhesion are generally called adhesion molecules. Recent studies have identified numerous adhesion molecules and revealed that functional inhibition of these molecules in vivo leads to marked suppression of T cell responses as well as inflammatory responses. Here we review recent progress in the study of adhesion molecules and in experimental anti-adhesion therapies.
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Department of Bioregulation, Osaka University Medical School.
D015815:Cell Adhesion Molecules / Q000145:classification / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D007165:Immunosuppression Therapy; D007249:Inflammation / Q000628:therapy; D013601:T-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology
D015815:Cell Adhesion Molecules