Vascular amine oxidases are needed for leukocyte extravasation into inflamed joints in vivo - UTU Research Portal

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Vascular amine oxidases are needed for leukocyte extravasation into inflamed joints in vivo

Authors: Marttila-Ichihara F, Smith DJ, Stolen C, Yegutkin GG, Elima K, Mercier N, Kiviranta R, Pihlavisto M, Alaranta S, Pentikainen U, Pentikainen O, Fulop F, Jalkanen S, Salmi M

Publisher: WILEY-LISS

Publishing place: Hoboken, New Jersey

Publication year: 2006

Journal: Arthritis and Rheumatism

Journal name in source: ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM

Journal acronym: ARTHRITIS RHEUM

Volume: 54

Issue: 9

First page : 2852

Last page: 2862

Number of pages: 11

ISSN: 0004-3591

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/art.22061(external)

Abstract

Conclusion. These are the first data to demonstrate that the enzymatic activity of the atypical endothelial adhesion molecule AOC3, and possibly that of other closely related ecto-oxidases, is crucial for leukocyte exit from the vessels in inflamed joints in vivo.