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Abnormal L-selectin shedding

MedGen UID:
1688395
Concept ID:
C5139428
Finding
HPO: HP:0410251

Definition

An abnormality in the cleavage of L-selectin during the process of guiding neutrophils to the site of infection. Proteolytic cleavage of L-selectin results in rapid shedding from the cell surface, which has a role in neutrophil rolling and accumulation at the site of infection. [from HPO]

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Etiology

Benkerrou M, Delarche C, Brahimi L, Fay M, Vilmer E, Elion J, Gougerot-Pocidalo MA, Elbim C
Blood 2002 Apr 1;99(7):2297-303. doi: 10.1182/blood.v99.7.2297. PMID: 11895759
Gainet J, Dang PM, Chollet-Martin S, Brion M, Sixou M, Hakim J, Gougerot-Pocidalo MA, Elbim C
J Immunol 1999 Nov 1;163(9):5013-9. PMID: 10528206

Therapy

Benkerrou M, Delarche C, Brahimi L, Fay M, Vilmer E, Elion J, Gougerot-Pocidalo MA, Elbim C
Blood 2002 Apr 1;99(7):2297-303. doi: 10.1182/blood.v99.7.2297. PMID: 11895759

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