Draining the Pleural Space: Lymphatic Vessels Facing the Most Challenging Task
Lymphatic vessels exploit the mechanical stresses of their surroundings together with intrinsic rhythmic contractions to drain lymph from interstitial spaces and serosal cavities to eventually empty into the blood venous stream. This task is more difficult when the liquid to be drained has a very su...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-03-01
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| Series: | Biology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/11/3/419 |