Role of Hyperplasia of Gingival Lymphatics in Periodontal Inflammation.

Abstract excerpt

Lymphatic vessels are important for maintenance of tissue fluid homeostasis and afferent antigen transport. In chronic inflammation, lymphangiogenesis takes place and is characterized by lymphatic endothelial cell proliferation and lymphatic hyperplasia. Vascular endothelial growth factor C (VEGFC) is the main known lymphangiogenic growth factor, and its expression is increased in periodontitis, a common chronic...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
• Share to Gingiva
• Share to Hyperplasia