lymphocyte adhesion to endothelial cell of high endothelial venule

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Namelymphocyte adhesion to endothelial cell of high endothelial venule
IDGO_0036339
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Biological process

Exact synonym

lymphocyte adhesion to HEV cell, lymphocyte adhesion to high endothelial venule

Description

The attachment of a lymphocyte to an endothelial cell of a high endothelial venule (HEV) via adhesion molecules. A HEV cell is an endothelial cell that is cuboidal, expresses leukocyte-specific receptors, and allows for passage of lymphocytes into bloodstream.

Comment

For the transition of leukocytes from rolling to adhered, consider instead annotating to 'leukocyte adhesive activation ; GO:0050902'.

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