Fig. 7.
A model of the differential control of neutrophil degranulation by the chemotactic agents fMLP and PAF. Both fMLP and PAF induce PLA2 and PLC activation via G-protein–linked serpentine receptors. PLC may regulate β2-integrin–mediated adhesion by modulating local calcium fluxes. AA may be required for CD11b/CD18 cycling (de novo expression and activation), a process necessary for prolonged neutrophil adhesion and migration. Signaling via the fMLP receptor but not the PAF receptor also mobilizes FLAP, which in turn activates five lipoxygenase (5LO). LTB4 is synthesized by the action of 5LO on arachidonic acid. Details are not shown, but the intermediate metabolite LTA4 may also be transformed by intercellular pathways. The binding of LTB4 to a specific G-protein–linked serpentine receptor activates PLD, the action of which generates PA from membrane phospholipids. Signals from PA and ligand-bound CD11b/CD18 are integrated in an unknown manner (▪) that results in granule mobilization, fusion with the outer cell membrane, and release of contents into the extracellular environment (see text for abbreviations).