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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