Cell-cell adhesion in lung endothelium

Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol. 2007 Mar;292(3):L593-607. doi: 10.1152/ajplung.00386.2006. Epub 2006 Nov 3.

Abstract

Homotypic cell-cell adhesion is essential for tissue and organ development, remodeling, regeneration, and physiological function. Whereas a significant number of homotypic cell-cell adhesion molecules have been identified, much more is known about those concentrated in epithelia than in endothelia. Among the endothelial cell-cell adhesion molecules, very little is known that is specific to endothelium in the pulmonary and bronchial circulations. This review focuses primarily on homotypic cell-cell adhesion molecules that are or are likely to be important in lung endothelium.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Adhesion / physiology*
  • Cell Adhesion Molecules / metabolism
  • Endothelium, Vascular / cytology
  • Endothelium, Vascular / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Lung / cytology*
  • Lung Diseases / pathology*

Substances

  • Cell Adhesion Molecules