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Single-cell mapping reveals new markers and functions of lymphatic endothelial cells in lymph nodes.
PLoS biology - 1 Apr 2020
Fujimoto Noriki, He Yuliang, D'Addio Marco, Tacconi Carlotta, Detmar Michael, Dieterich Lothar C
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Lymph nodes (LNs) are highly organized secondary lymphoid organs that mediate adaptive immune responses to antigens delivered via afferent lymphatic vessels. Lymphatic endothelial cells (LECs) line intranodal lymphatic sinuses and organize lymph and antigen distribution. LECs also directly regulate T cells, mediating peripheral tolerance to self-antigens, and play a major role in many diseases, including cancer...
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