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Abstract
The alpha4beta1 integrin is an adhesion receptor expressed on reticulocytes in sickle cell disease (SCD) and mediates the adhesion of these cells to sub-endothelial matrix proteins and the endothelium. In this review, we describe the mechanism of activation of the alpha4beta1 integrin on sickle reticulocytes and discuss novel roles for this integrin in SCD as a result of this activation. We also illustrate novel therapies in SCD that may target the integrin and alleviate vaso-occlusion.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18501656 DOI: 10.1016/j.tracli.2008.03.013
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Transfus Clin Biol ISSN: 1246-7820 Impact factor: 1.406