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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.

Agents and Actions. Supplements
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Cell adhesion molecules are key in immune responses. Targeting a single adhesion molecule may offer a new treatment for allergen-induced airway hyperresponsiveness.

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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.

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