They have walls that are made up of just a single layer of lymphatic endothelial cells that are permeable to fluids, cells and large molecules from surrounding tissues for transport to other parts ...

With the identification of specific growth factors for lymphatic endothelial cells and markers that distinguish blood and lymphatic vessels, as well as the development of invivo imaging ...

The lobate shape of lymphatic endothelial cells puzzled researchers—now they’ve found it helps stabilize lymphatic capillaries against fluid pressure changes. Laura is an Assistant Editor for The ...

They determined that the shape of these cells is crucial to that adaptability. While scientists have long known about the lobate, puzzle-like shape of capillary lymphatic endothelial cells, the reason ...

For 10 years, Karina Yaniv has worked to find out just how much zebrafish have in common with mice—at least when it comes to their lymphatic systems ... tissues and providing thoroughfares for immune ...

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