The lymphatic vasculature, which accompanies the blood vasculature in most organs, is
indispensable in the maintenance of tissue fluid homeostasis, immune cell trafficking, and …

Recent progress in lymphatic vessel biology and in novel imaging techniques has
established the importance of the lymphatic vasculature as part of the cardiovascular …

The lymphatic vasculature has an essential role in maintaining normal fluid balance in
tissues and modulating the inflammatory response to injury or pathogens. Disruption of …

The mammalian circulatory system comprises both the cardiovascular system and the
lymphatic system. In contrast to the blood vascular circulation, the lymphatic system forms a …

Background—The lymphatic system regulates interstitial tissue fluid balance, and lymphatic
malfunction causes edema. The heart has an extensive lymphatic network displaying a …

Emergent research in the past decades has brought to light the importance of lymphatic
vessels in tissue homeostasis, immunity, metabolism, and inflammation. In Nature, Klotz et …

The cardiac lymphatic network plays a key role in regulation of myocardial extracellular
volume and immune cell homeostasis. In different pathological conditions cardiac …

Background Lymphatic vessels interconnect with blood vessels to form an elaborate system
that aids in the control of tissue pressure and edema formation. Although the lymphatic …

Eur J Clin Invest 2011; 41 (5): 487–497 Abstract Background Despite the importance of
myocardial vasculature in many pathological conditions, little information is available about …

Objective: Lymphatics play an essential pathophysiological role in promoting fluid and
immune cell tissue clearance. Conversely, immune cells may influence lymphatic function …