Lymphatic System

Known as: Lymphatic Systems, Lymphatic tree system, lymphatic system structure 
The tissues and organs that produce, store, and carry white blood cells that fight infections and other diseases. This system includes the bone… (More)
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Review
2017
Review
2017
The molecular basis of endothelial cell plasticity
E ndothelial cells, that form the early vascular plexus during embryo development, progress through a number of fate transitions… (More)
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2015
Highly Cited
2015
Structural and functional features of central nervous system lymphatic vessels
One of the characteristics of the central nervous system is the lack of a classical lymphatic drainage system. Although it is now… (More)
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2008
Highly Cited
2008
Sox18 induces development of the lymphatic vasculature in mice
The lymphatic system plays a key role in tissue fluid regulation and tumour metastasis, and lymphatic defects underlie many… (More)
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2002
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2002
Lymphatic metastasis in the absence of functional intratumor lymphatics.
Lymphatic metastasis contributes to mortality from solid tumors. Whether metastasizing cancer cells reach lymph nodes via… (More)
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2002
Highly Cited
2002
An essential role for Prox1 in the induction of the lymphatic endothelial cell phenotype.
The process of angiogenesis has been well documented, but little is known about the biology of lymphatic endothelial cells and… (More)
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Review
2002
Review
2002
Metastasis: Dissemination and growth of cancer cells in metastatic sites
Metastases, rather than primary tumours, are responsible for most cancer deaths. To prevent these deaths, improved ways to treat… (More)
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2001
Highly Cited
2001
VEGF-D promotes the metastatic spread of tumor cells via the lymphatics
Metastasis to local lymph nodes via the lymphatic vessels is a common step in the spread of solid tumors. To investigate the… (More)
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Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Prox1 Function Is Required for the Development of the Murine Lymphatic System
The lack of specific markers has raised problems in documenting the precise manner by which the lymphatic system develops. Here… (More)
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1997
Highly Cited
1997
Hyperplasia of lymphatic vessels in VEGF-C transgenic mice.
No growth factors specific for the lymphatic vascular system have yet been described. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF… (More)
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1994
Highly Cited
1994
Lymphatic mapping and sentinel lymphadenectomy for breast cancer.
OBJECTIVE The authors report the feasibility and accuracy of intraoperative lymphatic mapping with sentinel lymphadenectomy in… (More)
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