Abstract
Objective: To determine if thermal injury alters the expression of leukocyte adhesion molecules. Design: This is a controlled experimental animal study. Materials and Methods: Partial thickness burns were created on the backs of New Zealand White rabbits. At 30 minutes, 2 hours, 4 hours, and 24 hours after burn, skin was harvested for immunohistochemistry. Monoclonal antibodies were used to study changes in intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1), E-selectin, and leukocyte CD11a. Staining was graded on a scale of 0 to 4. Measurements and Main Results: ICAM-1 was significantly decreased at 24 hours after burn (p < 0.007, Wilcoxon signed rank test). CD11a was increased at 30 minutes (p < 0.02), 2 hours (p < 0.02), and 24 hours (p < 0.006). E-selectin was increased at 2 hours (p < 0.03). Conclusion: Thermal injury alters the expression of leukocyte adhesion molecules.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 285-288 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1995 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Burns
- Inflammation
- Injury
- Integrins
- Intercellular adhesion molecule (ICAM)
- Neutrophil
- Selectins
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery