Abstract
Marked inflammatory infiltration by activated leukocytes; is a characteristic feature of allergic diseases. Elucidation of the mechanisms of leukocyte trafficking in allergic diseases would identity targets to establish novel anti-inflammatory strategies for treatment of these diseases. Leukocyte trafficking is controlled by tissue-specific expression of chemokines and chemokine receptor expression on the leukocyte, surface. Here, we review the role of chemokines and their receptors in leukocyte trafficking to inflammatory sites in allergic diseases and discuss therapeutic strategies targeting chemokine networks for treatment of these diseases.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 351-364 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Expert Review of Clinical Immunology |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 May 1 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Allergic disease
- Chemokine
- Chemokine receptor
- Leukocyte trafficking
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology and Allergy
- Immunology