[HTML][HTML] Lymphatic vessel network structure and physiology
The lymphatic system is comprised of a network of vessels interrelated with lymphoid tissue,
which has the holistic function to maintain the local physiologic environment for every cell in …
which has the holistic function to maintain the local physiologic environment for every cell in …
Lymphatic pumping: mechanics, mechanisms and malfunction
JP Scallan, SD Zawieja… - The Journal of …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
A combination of extrinsic (passive) and intrinsic (active) forces move lymph against a
hydrostatic pressure gradient in most regions of the body. The effectiveness of the lymph …
hydrostatic pressure gradient in most regions of the body. The effectiveness of the lymph …
IP3R1 underlies diastolic ANO1 activation and pressure-dependent chronotropy in lymphatic collecting vessels
SD Zawieja, GA Pea, SE Broyhill, A Patro… - Journal of General …, 2023 - rupress.org
Pressure-dependent chronotropy of murine lymphatic collecting vessels relies on the
activation of the Ca2+-activated chloride channel encoded by Anoctamin 1 (Ano1) in …
activation of the Ca2+-activated chloride channel encoded by Anoctamin 1 (Ano1) in …
Targeting lymphatic function as a novel therapeutic intervention for rheumatoid arthritis
Although clinical outcomes for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have greatly improved
with the use of biologic and conventional DMARDs, approximately 40% of patients do not …
with the use of biologic and conventional DMARDs, approximately 40% of patients do not …
Mechanobiological oscillators control lymph flow
The ability of cells to sense and respond to physical forces has been recognized for
decades, but researchers are only beginning to appreciate the fundamental importance of …
decades, but researchers are only beginning to appreciate the fundamental importance of …
KATP channels in lymphatic function
MJ Davis, HJ Kim, CG Nichols - American Journal of …, 2022 - journals.physiology.org
KATP channels function as negative regulators of active lymphatic pumping and lymph
transport. This review summarizes and critiques the evidence for the expression of specific …
transport. This review summarizes and critiques the evidence for the expression of specific …
[HTML][HTML] Lymphatic vessels: Roles and potential therapeutic intervention in rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
S Zhou, G Zhao, R Chen, Y Li, J Huang, L Kuang… - Theranostics, 2024 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Lymphatic vessel networks are a main part of the vertebrate cardiovascular system, which
participate in various physiological and pathological processes via regulation of fluid …
participate in various physiological and pathological processes via regulation of fluid …
Emerging trends in the pathophysiology of lymphatic contractile function
Lymphatic contractile dysfunction is central to a number of pathologies that affect millions of
people worldwide. Due to its critical role in the process of inflammation, a dysfunctional …
people worldwide. Due to its critical role in the process of inflammation, a dysfunctional …
Differences in L-type Ca2+ channel activity partially underlie the regional dichotomy in pumping behavior by murine peripheral and visceral lymphatic vessels
SD Zawieja, JA Castorena-Gonzalez… - American Journal …, 2018 - journals.physiology.org
We identified a regional dichotomy in murine lymphatic contractile function with regard to
vessel location within the periphery or visceral cavity. All vessels isolated from peripheral …
vessel location within the periphery or visceral cavity. All vessels isolated from peripheral …
Lymphatic collecting vessel: New perspectives on mechanisms of contractile regulation and potential lymphatic contractile pathways to target in obesity and metabolic …
Obesity and metabolic syndrome pose a significant risk for developing cardiovascular
disease and remain a critical healthcare challenge. Given the lymphatic system's role as a …
disease and remain a critical healthcare challenge. Given the lymphatic system's role as a …