Regulatory mechanisms in lymphatic vessel contraction under normal and inflammatory conditions
PY von der Weid, M Muthuchamy - Pathophysiology, 2010 - Elsevier
The lymphatic system is composed of a dense network of lymphatic vessels, which are
critical components of physiological interstitial fluid transport. These vessels possess …
critical components of physiological interstitial fluid transport. These vessels possess …
Lymphatic smooth muscle: the motor unit of lymph drainage
PY von der Weid, DC Zawieja - The international journal of biochemistry & …, 2004 - Elsevier
Embedded into the wall of collecting lymphatic vessels and trunks, the lymphatic smooth
muscles are cardinal to the functions of the lymphatic system. Their intrinsic contractile …
muscles are cardinal to the functions of the lymphatic system. Their intrinsic contractile …
Biochemical and mechanical signals in the lymphatic vasculature
X Geng, YC Ho, RS Srinivasan - Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences, 2021 - Springer
Lymphatic vasculature is an integral part of the cardiovascular system where it maintains
interstitial fluid balance. Additionally, lymphatic vasculature regulates lipid assimilation and …
interstitial fluid balance. Additionally, lymphatic vasculature regulates lipid assimilation and …
Contractile physiology of lymphatics
DC Zawieja - Lymphatic research and biology, 2009 - liebertpub.com
The lymphatic system has important roles in body fluid regulation, macromolecular
homeostasis, lipid absorption, and immune function. To accomplish these roles, lymphatics …
homeostasis, lipid absorption, and immune function. To accomplish these roles, lymphatics …
Physiologic aspects of lymphatic contractile function: current perspectives
AA Gashev - Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2002 - Wiley Online Library
The lymphatic system plays an important role in fluid/macromolecular balance, lipid
absorption, and immune functions, and is involved in many different pathologic conditions …
absorption, and immune functions, and is involved in many different pathologic conditions …
Physiology of human lymphatic contractility: a historical perspective
AA Gashev, DC Zawieja - Lymphology, 2001 - journals.uair.arizona.edu
The lymphatic system is a transport system that has important roles in fluid/
macromoleculehomeostasis, lipid absorption, metastasis and immune function. It …
macromoleculehomeostasis, lipid absorption, metastasis and immune function. It …
Lymphatic vessels and their surroundings: how local physical factors affect lymph flow
Simple Summary Lymphatic vessels are responsible for the drainage of liquids, solutes, and
cells from interstitial spaces and serosal cavities. Their task is fundamental in order to avoid …
cells from interstitial spaces and serosal cavities. Their task is fundamental in order to avoid …
Lymphatic vessels in health and disease
The lymphatic vasculature plays vital roles in tissue fluid balance, immune defense,
metabolism, and cancer metastasis. In adults, lymphatic vessel formation and remodeling …
metabolism, and cancer metastasis. In adults, lymphatic vessel formation and remodeling …
Inflammation-induced lymphangiogenesis and lymphatic dysfunction
S Liao, PY von der Weid - Angiogenesis, 2014 - Springer
The lymphatic system is intimately linked to tissue fluid homeostasis and immune cell
trafficking. These functions are paramount in the establishment and development of an …
trafficking. These functions are paramount in the establishment and development of an …
Lymphatic vessel pumping
PY von der Weid - Smooth Muscle Spontaneous Activity: Physiological …, 2019 - Springer
The lymphatic system extends its network of vessels throughout most of the body. Lymphatic
vessels carry a fluid rich in proteins, immune cells, and long-chain fatty acids known as …
vessels carry a fluid rich in proteins, immune cells, and long-chain fatty acids known as …