Human umbilical cord vein endothelial cells (HUVEC)
Alternative Names:
CD54, Cell surface glycoprotein P3.58, Human rhinovirus receptor, ICAM-1, Intercellular adhesion molecule 1, Ly 47, Major group rhinovirus receptor, MALA2, MyD10, Surface antigen of activated B cells
Recognizes an 85-115kDa protein (variation with cell type), identified as intercellular adhesion molecule (ICAM-1). It has 7 potential N-linked glycosylation sites. ICAM-1 is a single chain glycoprotein of Ig supergene family, present on unstimulated endothelial cells (EC) and on a variety of other cell types including activated fibroblasts, EC, macrophages, and lymphocytes. ICAM-1 mediates cell adhesion by binding to integrins CD11a/CD18 (leukocyte adhesion molecule, LFA-1) and to CD11b/CD18 (Mac-1). This interaction enhances antigen-specific T-cell activation. ICAM-1 also binds to CD43 and to Plasmodium falciparum infected RBCs. ICAM-1 may also be related to progression and metastasis of tumors.
