Enhanced, abnormal adherence of sickle erythrocytes to the endothelium lining blood vessels is hypothesized to contribute to vasoocclusion in sickle cell patients, but the specific molecular mechanisms by which these ...

Tumor cell arrest and the formation of stable adhesive interactions between tumor cells and endothelial cells or underlying matrix in the microvasculature are crucial steps in the metastatic process. A sensitive hydrodynamic ...