Oxidative stress increases Fas ligand expression in endothelial cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Fas ligand (FasL) induces apoptosis in Fas-bearing target cells, such as leukocytes, and up-regulation of FasL expression on the endothelium may contribute to anti-inflammatory reactions that attenuate leukocyte extravasation during...

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Main Authors: Nagai Atsushi, Aoshiba Kazutetsu, Suzuki Mayumi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-07-01
Series:Journal of Inflammation
Online Access:http://www.journal-inflammation.com/content/3/1/11