LYVE-1 expression in the endothelium of newly formed vessels of carotid atherosclerotic plaque by Anna N. Evdokimenko, Ksenia N. Kulichenkova, Tatiana S. Gulevskaya

“…Introduction.The discovery of specific markers of lymphatic endothelium, including LYVE-1, has led to a much better understanding of the structure and function of the lymphatic system. It has been shown that lymphatic system regulates immune responses, reverse cholesterol transport, and inflammation in atherosclerosis. …”
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The Lymphatic Pump Technique for the Treatment of the Lower Limb Lymphedema by Bergna A., Panigada L., Benussi F., Buffone F., Caruana C., Castrignano M., Ciancone E., Cazzaniga F, Sotgiu A., Bressan V., Bressan L.C., Solimene U.

“…Lymphedema is a condition occurring when the lymphatic system fails to efficiently transport the lymph, thus creating a fluid accumulation in the interstitial space. …”
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Chyluria: non-enhanced MR lymphography by Alexandre Sabbah, Cedi Koumako, Sanaâ El Mouhadi, Amal Ali, Lise Minssen, Quentin Vanderbecq, Lionel Arrivé

“…Abstract Chyluria is an uncommon medical condition resulting from an abnormal communication between the abdominal lymphatic system and the urinary tract, which results in the presence of chyle in the urine, making it appear milky white. …”
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Tracking Tumor Cells in Lymphatics in a Mice Xenograft Model by Magnetic Resonance Imaging by Ting Liu, Haijun Zhou, Rui Xia, Jichun Liao, Changqiang Wu, Hui Wang, Hua Ai, Feng Bi, Fabao Gao

“…To enrich our understanding of the mechanism of tumor lymphatic metastasis, we developed a model system for tracking metastatic tumor cells in the lymphatic system with cellular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in live mice to observe the interaction between tumor cells and the lymphatic system. …”
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Breaking a Vicious Circle: Lymphangiogenesis as a New Therapeutic Target in Wound Healing by Filippo Renò, Maurizio Sabbatini

“…The lymphatic system is of fundamental importance in maintaining a fluid balance in the body and tissue homeostasis; it drains protein-rich lymph from the interstitial space and facilitates the release of cells that mediate the immune response. …”
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The Role of Lymphatic Vascular Function in Metabolic Disorders by Pieter R. Norden, Tsutomu Kume

“…In addition to its roles in the maintenance of interstitial fluid homeostasis and immunosurveillance, the lymphatic system has a critical role in regulating transport of dietary lipids to the blood circulation. …”
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Hematopoietic stem cells contribute to lymphatic endothelium. by Shuguang Jiang, Alexis S Bailey, Devorah C Goldman, John R Swain, Melissa H Wong, Philip R Streeter, William H Fleming

“…Although the lymphatic system arises as an extension of venous vessels in the embryo, little is known about the role of circulating progenitors in the maintenance or development of lymphatic endothelium. …”
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Immunological functions of hyaluronan and its receptors in the lymphatics. by Jackson, D

“…The lymphatic system is best known for draining interstitial fluid from the tissues and returning it to the blood circulation. …”

Role of Transcriptional and Epigenetic Regulation in Lymphatic Endothelial Cell Development by Hyeonwoo La, Hyunjin Yoo, Young Bin Park, Nguyen Xuan Thang, Chanhyeok Park, Seonho Yoo, Hyeonji Lee, Youngsok Choi, Hyuk Song, Jeong Tae Do, Kwonho Hong

“…The lymphatic system is critical for maintaining the homeostasis of lipids and interstitial fluid and regulating the immune cell development and functions. …”
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Oedema prevention in physiotherapy practice using Kinesiology Taping by Weronika Wicha

“…The presence of lymph accumulation, is a sign of abnormalities in the functioning of the lymphatic system, which has lost the ability to properly transport lymph. …”
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Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma – mixed cellularity – case report and review of literature by Mihaela Oprea-Lebedenco, Nicoleta Berbec, Oana Stanca, Andrei Turbatu, Stefan Marin, Camelia Dobrea, Mihaela Andreescu, Anca Roxana Lupu

“…Hodgkin's lymphoma, formerly known as Hodgkin's disease, is a type of cancer of the lymphatic system, an important part of the site where immune processes take place. …”
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Improvement of Symptoms after Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis in Patients with Abdominal Wall Lymphedema by Lotte Ewalds, BSc, Anouk J. M. Cornelissen, MD, René R. W. J. van der Hulst, MD, PhD, Shan S. Qiu, MD, PhD

“…To obtain good results, it is important to have decent knowledge on the anatomical state of the lymphatic system. In general, the lymphatic system of the lower abdomen can be compared with the system of the upper legs. …”
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Laboratory activity guide for anatomy & physiology / by Kipp, Brian H.

Essentials of human anatomy and physiology / by 289609 Marieb, Elaine N.

Essentials of human anatomy and physiology [electronic resource] / by Marieb, Elaine N. 289609

Genetics and Genomics of Melanoma: Current Progress and Future Directions by Camelia Quek

“…Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that develops in the skin’s pigment cells, known as melanocytes, and can spread via blood and the lymphatic system to nearby tissues or distant organs in the body [...]…”
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The effects of postoperative treadmill exercise on rats with secondary lymphedema by Sang Ah Kim, Ma. Nessa Gelvosa, Hwayeong Cheon, Jae Yong Jeon

“…Previous studies have reported that exercise is beneficial to relieve LE, but the changes in the lymphatic system following exercise are still unclear. …”
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Lymphatic territories (lymphosomes) in a canine: an animal model for investigation of postoperative lymphatic alterations. by Hiroo Suami, Shuji Yamashita, Miguel A Soto-Miranda, David W Chang

“…Lymph node dissection is often performed as a part of surgical treatment for breast cancer and malignant melanoma to prevent malignant cells from traveling via the lymphatic system. Currently little is known about postoperative lymphatic drainage pattern alterations. …”
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Lymph‐circulating tumor cells show distinct properties to blood‐circulating tumor cells and are efficient metastatic precursors by Sulma I. Mohammed, Odalys Torres‐Luquis, Elwood Walls, Frank Lloyd

“…In 80% of solid tumors, metastasis via the lymphatic system precedes metastasis via the vascular system. …”
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Cellular Senescence as a Brake or Accelerator for Oncogenic Transformation and Role in Lymphatic Metastasis by Priyanka Banerjee, Niyanshi Gaddam, Tej K. Pandita, Sanjukta Chakraborty

“…In this review, we focus on the role of senescence on lymphatic pathobiology, its impact on cancer, and potential therapeutic interventions to manipulate the aged or senescent lymphatic system for disease management.…”
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