RE: Immune activation17 Apr 2020 22:38
Ok so it looks like there is a link between the 2 via the endothelial barrier which traumakine is looking to treat its a bit tecky but when breached it attacks living c
An intact layer of healthy endothelial cells is essential for normal blood vessel function. The close apposition and alignment of endothelial cells in the vessel wall accounts for their ability to form a barrier that restricts the movement of water, proteins and blood cells between the intravascular and interstitial compartments. This barrier is formed by a layer of endothelial cells that are joined laterally by cell-cell junctions, while the basolateral aspect of this layer is attached to a basement membrane composed of collagen, fibronectin, laminin, and glycosaminoglycans (GAG). Cell-surface expressed integrins, which form regions called focal adhesions (FA), bind the endothelial cells to the extracellular matrix. The resulting barrier is semi-permeable to water and non-lipophilic molecules, and is both size- and charge-selective for solutes passage.1 Precise regulation of the restrictive properties of the endothelial barrier is essential for normal organ function. Indeed, diminished barrier function (and increased vascular permeability) is associated with organ dysfunction and can lead to serious pathological consequences, as evidenced in diseases such as sepsis, as well as inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases. Restoration of endothelial barrier integrity in these conditions can significantly impede disease progression.1,2ells but also lines the blood vessels