[Vascular adhesion protein-1 (VAP-1) in inflammatory process].
VAP-1 is an adhesion molecule expressed on the surface of endothelial cells. It plays an important role in the adhesion and migration of leukocytes to the sites of inflammation. The purpose of this article is to present current knowledge of structure, biological function of VAP-1 and its use in clinical practice.
Pietruczuk
Małgorzata
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Oddział Intemistyczno-Kardiologiczny SP ZOZ w Sokółce. malpietr@piasta.pl
Pietruczuk
Adam
A
Zajkowska
Joanna
J
Pancewicz
Sławomir
S
Hermanowska-Szpakowicz
Teresa
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D006631:Amine Oxidase (Copper-Containing) / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000378:metabolism*; D015415:Biomarkers; D001798:Blood Proteins / Q000378:metabolism; D015815:Cell Adhesion Molecules / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000378:metabolism*; D002465:Cell Movement / Q000502:physiology; D004730:Endothelium, Vascular / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000378:metabolism*; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000502:physiology*; D014018:Tissue Distribution / Q000502:physiology
D015415:Biomarkers; D001798:Blood Proteins; D015815:Cell Adhesion Molecules; D006631:Amine Oxidase (Copper-Containing)