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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 14, 2014; 20(14): 3719-3737
Published online Apr 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i14.3719
Table 2 Adhesion molecules with potential prognostic value in colorectal cancer progression and hepatic metastases[176,194]
Adhesion molecule familyAdhesion moleculeExpression
CadherinsE-cadherinColon epithelial cells
P-cadherinColon epithelial cells
LectinssLExColon epithelial cells
sLEa (CA 19-9)
Galectin-3
SelectinsE-SelectinECs
L-SelectinLeukocytes
P-SelectinECs and platelets
IntegrinsLFA-1 (αLβ2)Colon epithelial cells, ECs, fibroblasts, leukocytes and platelets
VLA-4 (α4β1)
Immunoglobulin superfamily CAMsICAMsECs, fibroblasts and leukocytes
PECAM-1ECs, platelets and leukocytes
VCAM-1ECs and epithelial cells
MadCAMColon epithelial cells
CEAColon epithelial cells
Proteoglycan receptorsCD44Colon cells and ECs