Adhesion molecules in immunity and inflammation.
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.
Palma-Carlos
A G
AG
I Medical Clinic, Faculty of Medicine, Lisbon University.
Palma-Carlos
M L
ML
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
D015815:Cell Adhesion Molecules; D016023:Integrins; D011991:Receptors, Virus