title: Adhesion molecules in immunity and inflammation.
abstract: Adhesion molecules are essential components of immunitary response and inflammation. Adhesion molecules could be classified as integrins, selectins, immunoglobulins superfamily and carbohydrates. The role of adhesion molecules in inflammation, immunity cancer, acute respiratory diseases, transplantation and his possible relevance in therapy are reviewed and discussed.
authors: I Medical Clinic, Faculty of Medicine, Lisbon University.
authors: A G
authors: AG
authors: Palma-Carlos
authors: M L
authors: ML
authors: Palma-Carlos
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002448:Cell Adhesion; D015815:Cell Adhesion Molecules / Q000502:physiology*; D002450:Cell Communication; D002465:Cell Movement; D006801:Humans; D007107:Immune System / Q000378:metabolism*; D007159:Immunologic Tests; D007249:Inflammation / Q000378:metabolism*; D016023:Integrins / Q000145:classification / Q000502:physiology; D005810:Multigene Family; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000378:metabolism; D011991:Receptors, Virus / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D015815:Cell Adhesion Molecules; D016023:Integrins; D011991:Receptors, Virus