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EMILIN1/α9β1 Integrin Interaction Is Crucial in Lymphatic Valve Formation and Maintenance
9 Sept 2013
Abstract excerpt
Lymphatic vasculature plays a crucial role in the maintenance of tissue interstitial fluid balance. The role of functional collecting lymphatic vessels in lymph transport has been recently highlighted in pathologies leading to lymphedema, for which treatments are currently unavailable. Intraluminal valves are of paramount importance in this process. However, valve formation and maturation have not been entirely...
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