Levels of soluble VCAM-1, soluble ICAM-1, and soluble E-selectin in patients with tuberculous pleuritis
Tuberculosis is characterized by the presence of activated mononuclear cells both in the peripheral circulation and in pleural fluid. Expression and up-regulation of adhesion molecules is the basis of cell-cell adhesion in granuloma formation and in leukocyte migration to the inflammatory site. Solu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
1996-01-01
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| Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S0962935196000403 |