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Lex and related structures as adhesion molecules

Lex and related structures as adhesion molecules Lex (α1→3 fucosylated type 2 chain) functions as an adhesion molecule capable of Ca2+-mediated homotypic binding. Cells with high surface expression of Lex therefore exhibit strong self-aggregation (based on Lex-Lex interaction) in the presence of Ca2+. In this review, I have summarized several lines of supporting data for this concept, and the role of Lex-Lex interaction in the process of embryo compaction and autoaggregation of F9 teratocarcinoma cells. In general, cell adhesion events based on Lex-Lex interaction may be followed and reinforced by integrin- or Ig receptor-based adhesion systems. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Molecular Histology Springer Journals

Lex and related structures as adhesion molecules

Journal of Molecular Histology , Volume 24 (11) – Jan 10, 2005

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Springer Journals
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Subject
Life Sciences; Cell Biology; Biomedicine, general; Developmental Biology
ISSN
1567-2379
eISSN
1573-6865
DOI
10.1007/BF01046348
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Abstract

Lex (α1→3 fucosylated type 2 chain) functions as an adhesion molecule capable of Ca2+-mediated homotypic binding. Cells with high surface expression of Lex therefore exhibit strong self-aggregation (based on Lex-Lex interaction) in the presence of Ca2+. In this review, I have summarized several lines of supporting data for this concept, and the role of Lex-Lex interaction in the process of embryo compaction and autoaggregation of F9 teratocarcinoma cells. In general, cell adhesion events based on Lex-Lex interaction may be followed and reinforced by integrin- or Ig receptor-based adhesion systems.

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Journal of Molecular HistologySpringer Journals

Published: Jan 10, 2005

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