The lymphatic system is comprised of a network of vessels interrelated with lymphoid tissue,
which has the holistic function to maintain the local physiologic environment for every cell in …

The lymphatic system plays a significant role in homeostasis and drainage of excess fluid
back into venous circulation. Lymphatics are also associated with a number of diseases …

Cupping therapy has been widely used in treating musculoskeletal impairments. However,
there is no specific guideline on selecting the intensity of cupping therapy, including the …

Many tissues exhibit subatmospheric interstitial pressures under normal physiologic
conditions. The mechanisms by which the lymphatic system extracts fluid from these tissues …

Resolution of edema remains a significant clinical challenge. Conditions such as traumatic
shock, sepsis, or diabetes often involve microvascular hyperpermeability, which leads to …

In the current study, the potential contributions of ryanodine receptors (RyRs) to intrinsic
pumping and responsiveness to substance P (SP) were investigated in isolated rat …

The lymph node (LN) represents a key structural component of the lymphatic system network
responsible for the fluid balance in tissues and the immune system functioning. Playing an …

Cupping therapy, a traditional Chinese medicinal practice, has been subjected to scientific
scrutiny to validate its effects on local tissue microenvironments. This study provides a …

Lymphatic and blood microvascular networks play critical roles in the clearance of excess
fluid from local tissue spaces. Given the importance of these dynamics in inflammation …

Initial lymphatic vessels are made up of overlapped endothelial cells that act as
unidirectional valves enabling one-way drainage of tissue fluid into the lumen of the initial …