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The type and function of adhesion molecules.
| Adhesion molecules | Gene Family | Functions | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICAM-1 | Immunoglobulin superfamily | Adhesion, rolling and crawling of leukocyte | (99–102) |
| ICAM-2 | Immunoglobulin superfamily | Crawling of leukocyte and initiation of diapedesis | (24, 102) |
| VCAM-1 | Immunoglobulin superfamily | Adhesion, rolling and crawling of leukocyte | (29, 103, 104) |
| ESAM | Immunoglobulin superfamily | Increased endothelial permeability and initiation of diapedesis | (22, 24) |
