Selectins

... cells). When the t-cells are activated, they clone and differentiate into effector and memory t-cells that express ligands for E and P selectins, among other things. The endothelial cells at the point of infection express E and P selectins and thus this is how the t-cells home in on ...

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... known to participate in a wide range of cellular activities. Several animal lectins perform innate recognition, e.g. C-type lectins (collectins, selectins), S-type lectins (limulin, echinoectin), Pentraxins, soluble lectins, etc. Lectins play important roles in the immune system by recognising ...

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