Peripheral Lymph Node Addressin

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** A group of sulfated sialomucins that share a carbohydrate epitope synthesized by N-acetylglucosamine 6-O-sulfotransferase. The glycoproteins with this modification include sulfated ligands for L-selectin and are involved in tethering and rolling of lymphocytes along high endothelial venules (HEV) of lymphoid tissues.

**Synonyms:** - L-Selectin Ligand - MECA-79 Antigen - PNAd - SELL Ligand