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 …

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

Angiogenesis and inflammation are two highly linked processes. In the last decade, several
factors with dual function in both of these major pathways have been identified. This review …

Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) are chronic inflammatory bowel diseases
(IBDs) of unknown etiology that are associated with an aberrant mucosal immune response …

Lymphangiogenesis and lymphatic vessel remodeling are complex biological processes
frequently observed during inflammation. Accumulating evidence indicates that inflammation …

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) consist of a group of chronic inflammatory disorders
with a complex etiology, which represent a clinical challenge due to their often therapy …

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are a complex group of diseases involving alterations in
mucosal immunity and gastrointestinal physiology during both initiation and progressive …

Angiogenesis is an important component of pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease
(IBD). Chronic inflammation and angiogenesis are two closely related processes. Chronic …

Dietary agents identified from fruits and vegetables contribute to keeping balanced cell
proliferation and preventing cell carcinogenesis. Dietary flavonoids, combined with other …

Lymphatics perform essential transport and immune regulatory functions to maintain
homeostasis in the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Although blood and lymphatic vessels …