Leukocytes Crossing the Endothelium: A Matter of Communication

Ilse Timmerman, Anna E. Daniel, Jeffrey Kroon, Jaap D. Van Buul

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Abstract

Leukocytes cross the endothelial vessel wall in a process called transendothelial migration (TEM). The purpose of leukocyte TEM is to clear the causing agents of inflammation in underlying tissues, for example, bacteria and viruses. During TEM, endothelial cells initiate signals that attract and guide leukocytes to sites of tissue damage. Leukocytes react by attaching to these sites and signal their readiness to move back to endothelial cells. Endothelial cells in turn respond by facilitating the passage of leukocytes while retaining overall integrity. In this review, we present recent findings in the field and we have endeavored to synthesize a coherent picture of the intricate interplay between endothelial cells and leukocytes during TEM.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Review of Cell and Molecular Biology
PublisherElsevier Inc.
Pages281-329
Number of pages49
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameInternational Review of Cell and Molecular Biology
Volume322
ISSN (Print)1937-6448

Keywords

  • Cell-cell junction
  • Inflammation
  • Leukocytes
  • Shear flow
  • Transendothelial migration
  • VE-cadherin

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