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Osteopontin (Eta-I) in cell-mediated immunity: Teaching an old dog new tricks

  • Boston University School of Medicine
  • Whitehead Institute
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Yale University School of Medicine

Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer)Short surveypeer-review

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Abstract

Previously regarded as an adhesive bone matrix protein, recent studies suggest that osteopontin (Eta-1) is also a novel RGD-containing cytokine that regulates early cell-mediated immunity. Proteins related to the extracellular matrix may function as important modulators of immune responses.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)475-478
Number of pages4
JournalImmunology Today
Volume21
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2000
Externally publishedYes

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