Cellular Adhesion: Molecular Definition to Therapeutic Potential (New Horizons in Therapeutics)

Molecular Definition: Adhesion Molecule Structure And Function -- Biological Function Of [beta]3 Integrins And Other Vitronectin Receptors / David A. Cheresh -- Integrin Modulating Factor And The Regulation Of Leukocyte Integrins / Samuel D. Wright -- Structure-function Aspects Of Selectin-carbohydrate Interactions / Laurence A. Lasky, Leonard G. Presta, David V. Erbe -- Recognition Of Cell Surface Carbohydrates By C-type Animal Lectins / William J. Weis -- Uvomorulin-catenin Complex: Insights Into The Structure And Function Of Cadherins / Martin Ringwald -- Cytotactin: A Substrate Adhesion Molecule With Amphitropic Functions In Morphogenesis / Kathryn L. Crossin, Anne L. Prieto -- Adhesion Molecules And Bone Remodeling / Donald R. Bertolini, K.b. Tan -- Biological Consequences Of Cellular Adhesion -- Effects Of Shear Stress On Leukocyte Adhesion / Omid Abbassi [and Others] -- Blockade Of Leukocyte Adhesion In In Vivo Models Of Inflammation / Lynne Flaherty, John M. Harlan, Robert K. Winn. (cont) Proadhesive Cytokine Immobilized On Endothelial Proteoglycan: A New Paradigm For Recruitment Of T Cells / Yoshiya Tanaka, David H. Adams, Stephen Shaw -- Lung Inflammation And Adhesion Molecules / Michael S. Mulligan, Peter A. Ward -- Adhesion Molecule-dependent Cardiovascular Injury / Gilbert L. Kukielka, Mark L. Entman -- Gpiib/iiia Antagonists As Novel Antithrombotic Drugs: Potential Therapeutic Applications / Andrew J. Nichols [and Others] -- Targeting Adhesion Molecules: Therapeutic Potential -- Pathological Consequences Of Bacterial Adhesion To Medical Devices: A Practical Solution To The Problem Of Device-related Infections / J.w. Costerton -- Peptide Mimetics As Adhesion Molecule Antagonists / James Samanen [and Others] -- Derivation Of Therapeutically Active Humanized And Veneered Anti-cd18 Antibodies / George E. Mark Iii [and Others]. Edited By Brian W. Metcalf, Barbara J. Dalton, And George Poste ; Technical Editor, Judy Schatz. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.