Abstract

Cell adhesion molecules (CAM) mediate cell to cell interactions in various body systems including the immune system. The four major families of CAMs include immunoglobulin (Ig) superfamily, cadherins, integrins, and selectins. Most interestingly, several CAMs have emerged in recent years as leading biomarkers of lupus nephritis (LN) based on comprehensive proteomic screens of urine. Proteins belonging to all four families of CAMs have been reported to be upregulated in LN urine

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.