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Genetic Study of HGF-MET Signaling Pathway in Primary Lymphedema Patients: Supporting Evidence for Loss of Function Variants in HGF.
Lymphology - 1 Jan 2024
Kozacikova R, Veselenyiova D, Gelanova V, Belanova I, Bonetti G, Kaftalli J, Maltese P E, Macchia A, Micheletti C, Donato K, Ferrari L, Miertus S, Miertus J, Ricci M, Cestari M, Michelini Si, Michelini Se, Cecchin S, Bertelli M, Michelini Sa
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The lymphatic system is composed of lymphatic vessels that connect lymphatic organs and play a critical role in draining lymph fluid from the intracellular environment. Disruptions in this system can lead to defects in lymphatic development and lymphedema which is characterized by chronic inflammation and fluid accumulation in tissues, finally resulting in swelling, pain, and fibrosis. If caused by genetic...
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