Developmental Aspects of the Lymphatic Vascular System
For decades, lymphatic vessels were considered to be of 2lesser significance3 than blood vessels, and the fundamental importance of lymphatic vessels for physiological tissue homeostasis and their involvement in many pathological processes have only recently been fully appreciated. It is clear by no...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Vienna :
Springer Vienna
2014.
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| Colección: | Advances in Anatomy, Embryology and Cell Biology ;
214. Springer eBooks. |
| Acceso en línea: | Conectar con la versión electrónica |
| Ver en Universidad de Navarra: | https://innopac.unav.es/record=b32896438*spi |
| Sumario: | For decades, lymphatic vessels were considered to be of 2lesser significance3 than blood vessels, and the fundamental importance of lymphatic vessels for physiological tissue homeostasis and their involvement in many pathological processes have only recently been fully appreciated. It is clear by now that all higher vertebrates possess a lymphatic vessel system, and that malfunctioning of the lymphatic vasculature has severe pathophysiological consequences. Still, many central aspects of the developmental origin, growth control and regulation of lymphatic vessels are not sufficiently understood. This volume of 2Advances in Anatomy, Embryology, and Cell Biology3 focuses on the lymphatic vascular system from a developmental point of view, presenting exciting recent advances in elucidating the development and molecular control of lymphatic vessels. A collection of focused reviews, written by respected experts, describes ostensively how advanced genetic models and state-of-the-art imaging are being used to decipher the action of transcriptional programs, growth factors and matrix components in the regulation of lymphatic endothelial cell behavior. A synopsis is provided for each chapter, concisely highlighting the main points. This collection provides both an ideal introduction to lymph vessel biology for newcomers and an invaluable resource for experts. |
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| Descripción Física: | XII, 204 p., 27 il. col |
| Formato: | Forma de acceso: World Wide Web. |
| ISBN: | 9783709116463 |
