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Syndecans in inflammation.

Martin Götte1

  • 1Protogeneia, Inc., Münster, Germany. protogenia@technologiehof-ms.de

FASEB Journal : Official Publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
|April 1, 2003
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Cell surface heparan sulfate (HS) is crucial for inflammation by binding molecules and modulating cell interactions. Syndecans, the main carriers of HS, play diverse roles in inflammatory processes and cell signaling.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Immunology
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • Cell surface heparan sulfate (HS) is a critical regulator of inflammatory processes.
  • HS interacts with numerous molecules, including cytokines and chemokines, influencing cell behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the multifaceted role of HS and its carriers, syndecans, in inflammation.
  • To differentiate the individual and common functions of the four mammalian syndecan family members.

Main Methods:

  • Review of in vitro and in vivo data.
  • Analysis of newly generated transgenic and knockout mouse models.

Main Results:

  • Syndecans are the primary source of cell surface HS.

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  • Syndecans modulate leukocyte-endothelial interactions, extravasation, and chemokine gradient formation.
  • Syndecans participate in chemokine and growth factor signaling and tissue repair.

    • Conclusions:

    • The complex functions of HS in inflammation are mirrored by the diverse roles of syndecans.
    • Further research using advanced mouse models will elucidate specific syndecan functions in inflammatory processes.