Glycoconjugates and Related Molecules in Human Vascular Endothelial Cells
Joint Authors
Sasaki, Norihiko
Toyoda, Masashi
Source
International Journal of Vascular Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-09-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Vascular endothelial cells (ECs) form the inner lining of blood vessels.
They are critically involved in many physiological functions, including control of vasomotor tone, blood cell trafficking, hemostatic balance, permeability, proliferation, survival, and immunity.
It is considered that impairment of EC functions leads to the development of vascular diseases.
The carbohydrate antigens carried by glycoconjugates (e.g., glycoproteins, glycosphingolipids, and proteoglycans) mainly present on the cell surface serve not only as marker molecules but also as functional molecules.
Recent studies have revealed that the carbohydrate composition of the EC surface is critical for these cells to perform their physiological functions.
In this paper, we consider the expression and functional roles of endogenous glycoconjugates and related molecules (galectins and glycan-degrading enzymes) in human ECs.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sasaki, Norihiko& Toyoda, Masashi. 2013. Glycoconjugates and Related Molecules in Human Vascular Endothelial Cells. International Journal of Vascular Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-511876
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sasaki, Norihiko& Toyoda, Masashi. Glycoconjugates and Related Molecules in Human Vascular Endothelial Cells. International Journal of Vascular Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-511876
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sasaki, Norihiko& Toyoda, Masashi. Glycoconjugates and Related Molecules in Human Vascular Endothelial Cells. International Journal of Vascular Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-511876
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-511876