Brain and Retinal Pericytes: Origin, Function and Role

Brain and Retinal Pericytes: Origin, Function and Role

Pericytes are specialized mural cells located at the abluminal surface of capillary blood vessels, embedded within the basement membrane. In the vascular network these multifunctional cells fulfil diverse functions, which are indispensable for proper homoeostasis. They serve as microvascular stabili...

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Main Authors: Andrea eTrost, Simona eLange, Falk eSchrödl, Daniela eBruckner, Karolina Anna Motloch, Barbara eBogner, Alexandra eKaser-Eichberger, Clemens eStrohmaier, Christian eRunge, Ludwig eAigner, Francisco J. Rivera, Herbert Anton Reitsamer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience
Subjects:
Pericytes
Retinal Diseases
Tissue Regeneration
Blood flow regulation
Blood retina barrier
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fncel.2016.00020/full

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