The term inflammation is used to describe the localized tissue changes, including leukocyte
extravasation, that occur as part of the response to tissue damage, infection, or other
immunologic responses. This carefully orchestrated series of events requires the existence
of highly specific, regulated mechanisms for control of leukocyte recruitment and is
dependent on both the inciting event and organ involved. This review summarizes recent
developments in our understanding of how adhesion molecules and chemokines interact to …