Abstract
An endothelial cell surface molecule that is selectively expressed in mucosal organs is required for lymphocyte homing to mucosal lymphoid tissues. This 'vascular addressin' appears to function as a tissue-specific marker or address signal for recognition by lymphocytes circulating in the blood.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 41-46 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Nature |
Volume | 331 |
Issue number | 6151 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1988 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General