Detection, identification and characterization of posttranslationally modified CXC chemokines involved in auto-immune diseases. KU Leuven
During pathological processes including acute and auto-immune inflammation, microbial infection and tumor growth, white blood cells migrate from blood to tissues and vice versa. Directional leukocyte migration is regulated by adhesion molecules, cytokines, chemokines and proteases. Chemokines are proteins that attract leukocytes along a chemokine concentration gradient. Posttranslational modifications (PTM) such as limited truncation and ...