Adrenoceptor stimulation does not affect ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 expression <it>in vitro</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Endothelial adhesion molecules ICAM-1 (CD54) and VCAM-1 (CD106) mediate cellular adhesion and transcellular migration. Cell adhesion and diapedesis have a key role in the course of shock and sepsis. During severe sepsis, adrenoceptor...

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Main Authors: Harrmeijer Birgitt, Liefing Wibke, Weyrauch Susanne, van Griensven Martijn, Scheinichen Dirk, Ruschulte Heiner, Przemeck Michael, Jüttner Björn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/4/40