Mammals have two specialized vascular circulatory systems: the blood vasculature and the
lymphatic vasculature. The lymphatic vasculature is a unidirectional conduit that returns …

Blood and lymphatic vessels pervade almost all body tissues and have numerous essential
roles in physiology and disease. The inner lining of these networks is formed by a single …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The lymphatic vasculature constitutes a highly specialized part of the vascular system that is
essential for the maintenance of interstitial fluid balance, uptake of dietary fat, and immune …

There are two vascular networks in mammals that coordinately function as the main supply
and drainage systems of the body. The blood vasculature carries oxygen, nutrients …

The circulatory system is the first organ system to develop in the vertebrate embryo and is
critical throughout gestation for the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to, as well as removal of …

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 …

How cells acquire their fate is a fundamental question in developmental and regenerative
biology. Multipotent progenitors undergo cell-fate restriction in response to cues from the …