Soluble Adhesion Molecules Reflect Endothelial Cell Activation in Ischemic Stroke and in Carotid Atherosclerosis

Abstract

The elevated levels of sE-selectin indicate that endothelial cell activation occurs both in the acute stage of ischemic stroke and in previously symptomatic carotid atherosclerosis. Increased sP-selectin concentrations reflect endothelial cell activation as well but may also be caused by platelet activation.