The endothelial glycocalyx is a hair-like surface layer mainly consisted of
glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) that includes heparan sulfate (HS), chondroitin sulfate (CS) …

Introduction 3. Increased vascular permeability in preeclampsia 3.1. Endothelial function
during pregnancy 3.2. Imbalance of plasma and interstitial colloid osmotic pressure and …

Objective PBR characterizes penetration of red blood cells inside glycocalyx and its
thickness can have profound impact on microcirculation and other vascular parameters. The …

Background/Aims: Endothelial glycocalyx refers to the proteoglycan or glycoprotein layer of
vessel walls and has critical physiological functions. Cerebral glycocalyx may have …

The worldwide population is aging exponentially, creating burdens to patients, their families
and society. Increasing age is associated with higher risk of a wide range of chronic …

The endothelial glycocalyx (eGC), a carbohydrate-rich layer lining the luminal side of the
endothelium, regulates vascular adhesiveness and permeability. Although central to the …

OBJECTIVE: Inflammatory stimuli profoundly increase the vulnerability of the vessel wall to
atherogenesis. The endothelial glycocalyx, a layer of glycosaminoglycans and …

Highlights•The endothelial glycocalyx is a gel-like structure that lines the endothelium.•In
advanced age and cardiovascular disease (CVD), the glycocalyx is deteriorated.•An intact …

Medical significance of endothelial glycocalyx: Part 2: Its role in vascular diseases and in diabetic
complications SciELO - Scientific Electronic Library Online vol.84 número2 La proliferación …

Objective—Recent publications questioned the validity of endothelial cell (EC) culture
studies of glycocalyx (GCX) function because of findings that GCX in vitro may be …