Cell Adhesion Molecules in Human Organ Transplants

This text presents a complete survey on the integrin, immunoglobulin and selectin families cellular expression patterns on endothelial, resident cells and graft infiltrating cells in human liver, heart, and lung transplants. The book describes the patterns of cellular expression and inducibility in different pathological conditions of the graft. It also discusses the implications for the organ specific appearance of inflammatory reactions in human liver, heart, and lung transplants as for immunosuppressive and therapeutic interventions.