Lymphocyte homing receptor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006832",
  "term": "Lymphocyte homing receptor",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A cell surface molecule on lymphocytes that mediates their selective adhesion to endothelial cells in specific lymphoid organs or inflamed tissues. These receptors recognize and bind to complementary ligands, known as addressins, on the endothelial surface. An example is L-selectin, which guides lymphocytes to peripheral lymph nodes.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "addressin",
    "high endothelial venule",
    "leukocyte",
    "lymphocyte"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1205 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/lymphocyte-homing-receptor/"
}