[PDF][PDF] Specialized contributions by α (1, 3)-fucosyltransferase-IV and FucT-VII during leukocyte rolling in dermal microvessels

W Weninger, LH Ulfman, G Cheng, N Souchkova… - Immunity, 2000 - cell.com
W Weninger, LH Ulfman, G Cheng, N Souchkova, EJ Quackenbush, JB Lowe…
Immunity, 2000cell.com
Noninflamed skin venules support constitutive leukocyte rolling. P-selectin controls the
rolling frequency, whereas E-selectin dictates rolling velocity (V roll). Fucosylated selectin
ligands are essential for all interactions, as rolling was absent in mice doubly deficient in α1,
3-fucosyltransferase (FucT)-IV and FucT-VII. The rolling fraction was reduced in FucT-VII−/−
animals but normal in FucT-IV−/− mice. However, V roll was markedly increased in both
strains. P-selectin ligands generated by FucT-VII are crucial for initial leukocyte tethering …
Abstract
Noninflamed skin venules support constitutive leukocyte rolling. P-selectin controls the rolling frequency, whereas E-selectin dictates rolling velocity (Vroll). Fucosylated selectin ligands are essential for all interactions, as rolling was absent in mice doubly deficient in α1,3-fucosyltransferase (FucT)-IV and FucT-VII. The rolling fraction was reduced in FucT-VII−/− animals but normal in FucT-IV−/− mice. However, Vroll was markedly increased in both strains. P-selectin ligands generated by FucT-VII are crucial for initial leukocyte tethering, whereas E-selectin ligands that permit maximum slowing of Vroll require simultaneous expression of FucT-IV and FucT-VII. These results demonstrate a role for FucT-IV in selectin-dependent adhesion and suggest that the endothelial selectins and FucTs have distinct but overlapping functions in the immunosurveillance of the skin.
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