Expression of adhesion molecules by endothelial cells of early human decidua.
The expression of adhesion molecules by endothelial cells (EC) of early human decidua was studied with monoclonal antibodies and the immunoperoxidase technique. Although E-selectin, INCAM-110 and VCAM-1 were poorly detected on decidual EC, ICAM-1, P-selectin and DR antigens were highly expressed by these cells, some of which showed high endothelial venule-like morphology. Our results suggest that decidual EC are activated, and are probably involved in the active recruitment of leucocytes.
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Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Granada, Spain.
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D015815:Cell Adhesion Molecules / Q000032:analysis*; D003656:Decidua / Q000098:blood supply / Q000737:chemistry*; D004730:Endothelium, Vascular / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000166:cytology; D005260:Female; D006684:HLA-DR Antigens / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D018799:Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1; D019007:P-Selectin; D010980:Platelet Membrane Glycoproteins / Q000032:analysis*; D011247:Pregnancy
D015815:Cell Adhesion Molecules; D006684:HLA-DR Antigens; D019007:P-Selectin; D010980:Platelet Membrane Glycoproteins; D018799:Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1