The endothelium is a cell layer that lines the body’s blood vessels and lymphatic vessels. These cells are necessary to maintain healthy organs, tissues, and overall body function.

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When a person sustains a pulmonary injury from an illness such as influenza or COVID, repair of blood vessels and the ...

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NO causes blood vessels to dilate, allowing blood to flow more easily. Lower NO production can be a sign of poor endothelial function and a potential risk factor for cardiovascular problems.

New work looks to further explore the role of how the alignment of endothelial cells, which line blood vessels, plays a role in the spread of cancer. In APL Bioengineering, ...

In most models for metastasis, it is thought that tumor cells march toward blood vessels before breaking through into the bloodstream. “We had expected the tumor cell would invade the endothelial cell ...

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The study, published in GeroScience, was led by researchers exploring ways to improve vascular health in older adults.

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