Abstract
This review focuses on the structure, function and pathological role of leukocyte function-associated antigen-1 (LFA-1) which is a heterodimeric protein consisting of two subunits. LFA-1 plays a most important role in the immune system including adhesion, extravasation, migration, apoptosis, cytotoxicity, cytokine production, and proliferation of lymphocytes. Therefore, T-cell activation can be suppressed by blocking ICAM-1/LFA-1 interaction in autoimmune diseases and organ transplantation. Many different inhibitors (i.e. antibodies, peptides, small molecules) have been demonstrated to block ICAM-1/LFA-1 interaction, and some of them are promising for medical treatment or have reached clinical trials.
Keywords: LFA-1, structure, function, pathological role, drug designing
Protein & Peptide Letters
Title: Leukocyte Function-Associated Antigen-1: Structure, Function and Application Prospects
Volume: 13 Issue: 4
Author(s): Ma Xingyuan, Zheng Wenyun and Wang Tianwen
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Keywords: LFA-1, structure, function, pathological role, drug designing
Abstract: This review focuses on the structure, function and pathological role of leukocyte function-associated antigen-1 (LFA-1) which is a heterodimeric protein consisting of two subunits. LFA-1 plays a most important role in the immune system including adhesion, extravasation, migration, apoptosis, cytotoxicity, cytokine production, and proliferation of lymphocytes. Therefore, T-cell activation can be suppressed by blocking ICAM-1/LFA-1 interaction in autoimmune diseases and organ transplantation. Many different inhibitors (i.e. antibodies, peptides, small molecules) have been demonstrated to block ICAM-1/LFA-1 interaction, and some of them are promising for medical treatment or have reached clinical trials.
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Xingyuan Ma, Wenyun Zheng and Tianwen Wang, Leukocyte Function-Associated Antigen-1: Structure, Function and Application Prospects, Protein & Peptide Letters 2006; 13 (4) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/092986606775974429
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/092986606775974429 |
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Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
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