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endothelium

Thursday 6 January 2005

Adj. endothelial

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Definition: The layer of cells that lines the heart cavities and blood vessels.

Pathology

- endothelial anomalies
- endothelial diseases
- endothelial tumors

See also

- endothelial permeability

References

- Valbuena G, Walker DH. The endothelium as a target for infections. Annu Rev Pathol. 2006;1:171-98. PMID: 18039112

- Cleaver O, Melton DA. Endothelial signaling during development. Nat Med. 2003 Jun;9(6):661-8. PMID: 12778164

- Telo P, Lostaglio S, Dejana E. Structure of intercellular junctions in the endothelium. Therapie. 1997 Sep-Oct;52(5):395-8. PMID: 9501564

- Telo P, Lostaglio S, Dejana E. Structure of intercellular junctions in the endothelium. Therapie. 1997 Sep-Oct;52(5):395-8. PMID: 9501564