The Role of CX3CL1 and ADAM17 in Pathogenesis of Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Diseases
Fractalkine (CX3CL1) is a unique chemokine that functions as a chemoattractant for effector cytotoxic lymphocytes and macrophages expressing fractalkine receptor CX3CR1. CX3CL1 exists in two forms—a soluble and a membrane-bound form. The soluble CX3CL1 is released from cell membranes by proteolysis...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-06-01
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| Series: | Diagnostics |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/11/6/1074 |