BACKGROUND Blood and lymphatic vessel networks form two arms of the vertebrate
cardiovascular system that play complementary roles in body homeostasis maintenance and …

The lymphatic system, composed of initial and collecting lymphatic vessels as well as lymph
nodes that are present in almost every tissue of the human body, acts as an essential …

The generation of new lymphatic vessels through lymphangiogenesis and the remodelling
of existing lymphatics are thought to be important steps in cancer metastasis. The past …

PIEZO1 is a cation channel that is activated by mechanical forces such as fluid shear stress
or membrane stretch. PIEZO1 loss-of-function mutations in patients are associated with …

Blood vessels form a closed circulatory system, whereas lymphatic vessels form a one-way
conduit for tissue fluid and leukocytes. In most vertebrates, the main function of lymphatic …

Recent discoveries of novel functions and diverse origins of lymphatic vessels have
drastically changed our view of lymphatic vasculature. Traditionally regarded as passive …

The mammalian intestine is richly supplied with lymphatic vasculature, which has functions
ranging from maintenance of interstitial fluid balance to transport of antigens, antigen …

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Biology. Dr. Bruce M. Carlson's clear explanations provide an easy-to-follow" road map" …

Biomechanical forces, such as fluid shear stress, govern multiple aspects of endothelial cell
biology. In blood vessels, disturbed flow is associated with vascular diseases, such as …

Lymphangiogenesis, the growth of lymphatic vessels, is essential in embryonic
development. In adults, it is involved in many pathological processes such as lymphedema …