Regulation of Immune Function by the Lymphatic System in Lymphedema

Regulation of Immune Function by the Lymphatic System in Lymphedema

The lymphatic vasculature has traditionally been thought to play a passive role in the regulation of immune responses by transporting antigen presenting cells and soluble antigens to regional lymph nodes. However, more recent studies have shown that lymphatic endothelial cells regulate immune respon...

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Main Authors: Raghu P. Kataru, Jung Eun Baik, Hyeung Ju Park, Itay Wiser, Sonia Rehal, Jin Yeon Shin, Babak J. Mehrara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
Subjects:
lymphatic vessels
immune function
Th2 type T cells
inflammation
fibrosis
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fimmu.2019.00470/full

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