Lymphoedema is the swelling of one or several parts of the body owing to lymph
accumulation in the extracellular space. It is often chronic, worsens if untreated, predisposes …

The mammalian intestine is richly supplied with lymphatic vasculature, which has functions
ranging from maintenance of interstitial fluid balance to transport of antigens, antigen …

Advances in our understanding of the structure and function of the lymphatic system have
made it possible to identify its role in a variety of disease processes. Because it is involved …

There are two vascular networks in mammals that coordinately function as the main supply
and drainage systems of the body. The blood vasculature carries oxygen, nutrients …

The kidney is permeated by a highly complex vascular system with glomerular and
peritubular capillary networks that are essential for maintaining the normal functions of …

Because virtually all tissues contain blood vessels, the importance of hemevascularization
has been long recognized in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. However, the …

Purpose Availability of clinical genomic sequencing (CGS) has generated questions about
the value of genome and exome sequencing as a diagnostic tool. Analysis of reported CGS …

Primary lymphatic anomalies may present in a myriad of ways and are highly heterogenous.
Careful consideration of the presentation can lead to an accurate clinical and/or molecular …

Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptor 3 (VEGFR3), a receptor tyrosine kinase
encoded by the FLT4 gene, plays a significant role in the morphogenesis and maintenance …

Primary lymphedema is due to developmental and/or functional defects in the lymphatic
system. It may affect any part of the body, with predominance for the lower extremities …