Lack of the hyaluronan receptor CD44 affects the course of bacterial otitis media and reduces leukocyte recruitment to the middle ear
CD44 is a multifunctional molecule that plays major roles in both leukocyte recruitment and tissue proliferation. Since mucosal hyperplasia and leukocyte infiltration of the middle ear cavity are major feature...
Source: BMC Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Hyun Woo Lim, Kwang Pak, Arwa Kurabi and Allen F. Ryan Tags: Research article Source Type: research