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Control of inflammatory processes by adhesion glycoproteins
C D Wegner1, R H Gundel, L Churchill
1Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ridgefield, CT 06877.
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|January 1, 1993
Summary
Cell adhesion molecules are key in immune responses. Targeting a single adhesion molecule may offer a new treatment for allergen-induced airway hyperresponsiveness.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Cell Biology
- Respiratory Medicine
Background:
- Cell surface adhesive glycoproteins critically regulate immune and inflammatory processes.
- Understanding the role of specific adhesion molecules is crucial for immune response modulation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the expression and role of specific adhesion molecules in allergen-induced airway hyperresponsiveness.
- To evaluate the therapeutic potential of targeting individual adhesion molecules.
Main Methods:
- Utilized monoclonal antibodies against specific adhesion molecules.
- Studied the pathogenesis of allergen-induced airway hyperresponsiveness in a primate model.
Main Results:
- Confirmed the significant role of cell adhesion in the studied condition.
- Demonstrated the contribution of specific adhesion molecules to airway hyperresponsiveness.
Conclusions:
- Targeting a single adhesion molecule represents a potential novel therapeutic strategy.
- Modulating cell adhesion offers a promising avenue for treating allergic airway diseases.