Heterogeneity and Dynamics of Vasculature in the Endocrine System During Aging and Disease

The endocrine system consists of several highly vascularized glands that produce and secrete hormones to maintain body homeostasis and regulate a range of bodily functions and processes, including growth, metabolism and development. The dense and highly vascularized capillary network functions as th...

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Main Authors: Sina Stucker, Jessica De Angelis, Anjali P. Kusumbe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2021.624928/full