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CXCL12/CXCR4 Governs Lymphatic Valve Formation Through Flow Dependent AKT/FOXO1/FOXC2 Activation
2026-07-22
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<h4>ABSTRACT</h4> <h4>Background</h4> Lymphatic valves are specialized structures within lymphatic vessels that ensure unidirectional lymph transport. Defective lymphatic valve formation is associated with lymphedema, a chronic disease characterized by impaired lymph drainage and the accumulation of protein-rich interstitial fluid. Lymphatic valves form during late embryonic stages in mice, with oscillatory shea...
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- Literature Corpus work
- e02fb2b9-0f58-5d78-985e-7da12d7819d6
- DOI
- 10.64898/2026.07.21.739861
