EPH-ephrin signaling in hyperoxia induced lunginjury

Introduction EPH-ephrin interactions have important roles in cell adhesion-based process during inflammation such as the disruption of endothelial-epithelial barriers and adhesion of leukocytes to endothelial cells allowing leukocyte egress into the extracellular space and increasing the leakiness of the endothelial barrier. This is a similar phenomenon with hyeroxia-induced toxicity which is a common complication of critical care practices involving supplemental oxygen therapy. However, little is known about the role of the EPH-ephrin pathway in hyperoxic acute lung injury.