Article
In vivo and in vitro expression of adhesion molecules by peripheral blood lymphocytes from patients with primary Sjogren's syndrome: culture-associated enhancement of LECAM-1 and CD44.
Rheumatology international - 1 Jan 1995
Aziz K E, Wakefield D
Abstract excerpt
The interaction of adhesion receptors on lymphocytes with their ligands over endothelial cells provides the mechanism by which lymphocytes infiltrate target tissues in autoimmune diseases. Primary Sjogren's syndrome (SS) is associated with lymphocytic infiltration in exocrine glands. The aim of t...
Topics
- Adult
- Aged
- Cell Adhesion Molecules
- Cells, Cultured
- Female
- Humans
- Hyaluronan Receptors
- L-Selectin
- Lymphocyte Activation
- Lymphocytes
- Middle Aged
- Phenotype
- Phytohemagglutinins
- Sjogren's Syndrome