E-selectin
Definition:
Cell-surface glycoprotein having a role in immunoadhesion. Mediates in the adhesion of blood neutrophils in cytokine-activated endothelium through interaction with SELPLG/PSGL1. May have a role in capillary morphogenesis.
References:
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[1]. C Hession, et al. Endothelial leukocyte adhesion molecule 1: direct expression cloning and functional interactions. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1990 Mar;87(5):1673-7. [Content Brief]
[2]. Padmaja Mehta-D'souza, et al. Glycan Bound to the Selectin Low Affinity State Engages Glu-88 to Stabilize the High Affinity State under Force. J Biol Chem. 2017 Feb 10;292(6):2510-2518. [Content Brief]
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