P-selectin

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009622",
  "term": "P-selectin",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An adhesion molecule stored in the alpha-granules of platelets and in the Weibel-Palade bodies of endothelial cells. Upon activation of these cells by stimuli such as thrombin or histamine, P-selectin is rapidly moved to the cell surface. It mediates the initial tethering of leukocytes and platelets to the endothelium during inflammation and hemostasis.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "adhesion molecule",
    "platelet"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1224 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/p-selectin/"
}