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Tissue integrity signals communicated by high-molecular weight hyaluronan and the resolution of inflammation.

Tissue integrity signals communicated by high-molecular weight hyaluronan and the resolution of inflammation. Immunologic research Ruppert, S. M., Hawn, T. R., Arrigoni, A., Wight, T. N., Bollyky, P. L. 2014; 58 (2-3): 186-192

Abstract

The extracellular matrix polysaccharide hyaluronan (HA) exerts size-dependent effects on leukocyte behavior. Low-molecular weight HA is abundant at sites of active tissue catabolism and promotes inflammation via effects on Toll-like receptor signaling. Conversely, high-molecular weight HA is prevalent in uninjured tissues and is anti-inflammatory. We propose that the ability of high-molecular weight but not low-molecular weight HA to cross-link CD44 functions as a novel form of pattern recognition that recognizes intact tissues and communicates "tissue integrity signals" that promote resolution of local immune responses.

View details for DOI 10.1007/s12026-014-8495-2

View details for PubMedID 24614953