The lymphatic vascular system in liver diseases: its role in ascites formation
The lymphatic system is part of the circulatory system and plays a key role in normal vascular function. Its failure plays a crucial role in the development and maintenance of various diseases including liver diseases. Lymphangiogenesis (the growth of lymphatic vessels) and changes in the properties...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Korean Association for the Study of the Liver
2013-06-01
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Series: | Clinical and Molecular Hepatology |
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Online Access: | http://e-cmh.org/upload/pdf/cmh-19-99.pdf |