Lymphatic endothelium
Open Access
- 27 October 2003
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Rockefeller University Press in The Journal of cell biology
- Vol. 163 (2) , 209-213
- https://doi.org/10.1083/jcb.200308082
Abstract
The lymphatic microvasculature is uniquely adapted for the continuous removal of interstitial fluid and proteins, and is an important point of entry for leukocytes and tumor cells. The traditional view that lymphatic capillaries are passive participants in these tasks is currently being challenged. This overview highlights recent advances in our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying the formation and function of lymphatic vessels.Keywords
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