Publication: A novel immunoglobulin superfamily junctional molecule expressed by antigen presenting cells, endothelial cells and platelets.

Published in: Mol Immunol 1998 Dec; 35(17): 1111-9

Authors: Malergue F, Galland F, Martin F, Mansuelle P, Aurrand-Lions M, Naquet P

Summary

The architecture of lymphoid microenvironments depends upon complex interactions between several stromal cell types. We describe in this report the cloning of a cDNA which encodes a novel membrane molecule containing two external Ig-like domains. It is expressed at the junction between endothelial cells including HEV. It is also expressed by platelets and MHC class II+ antigen presenting cells in thymic medulla and T-cell areas in peripheral lymphoid organs. These cells which lack in RelB-deficient mice include tissue-derived dendritic, epithelial cells and macrophages. Thus, this molecule might contribute to the organization of cell junctions in different microenvironments.

Link to Pubmed [PMID] – 10395200