Thrombin Increases CD54 Expression on HUVECs
| Conditions . | 6 h (% of positive cells) . | 24 h (% of positive cells) . |
|---|---|---|
| Control | 23 ± 5 | 15 ± 1 |
| Thrombin | 48 ± 4-150 | 60 ± 5-150 |
| IL-1β | 86 ± 4-150 | 90 ± 2-150 |
| Conditions . | 6 h (% of positive cells) . | 24 h (% of positive cells) . |
|---|---|---|
| Control | 23 ± 5 | 15 ± 1 |
| Thrombin | 48 ± 4-150 | 60 ± 5-150 |
| IL-1β | 86 ± 4-150 | 90 ± 2-150 |
HUVECs were cultured in the control medium, in the presence of thrombin (8 U/mL), or in the presence of IL-1β (50 pg/mL) for 6 or 24 hours. After cell trypsinization, CD54 expression on HUVECs was studied by FACS analysis.
P < .01 when compared with respective control (n = 5).