Lipoxin transport system and uses therefor

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ABSTRACT:
A lipoxin transport system which mediates uptake of lipoxin by cells is disclosed. Lipoxin transport into cells by the lipoxin transport system is inhibitable by 3,5-diiodosalicylic acid (DISA), pentachlorophenol (PCP), .alpha.-cyano-.beta.-(1-phenylindol-3-yl)acrylic acid (UK-5099), mersalyl and p-hydroxymercuribenzoate (pHMB). The invention provides methods for identifying inducers, enhancers and inhibitors of the lipoxin transport system. The invention further provides methods for inducing, enhancing or inhibiting lipoxin transport by the lipoxin transport system. Methods for identifying molecules which are transported by the lipoxin transport system, including lipoxin analogs, are also disclosed. Modulation of physiological responses by modulation of lipoxin transport into cells by the lipoxin transport system of the invention are also contemplated.

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