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Structural and functional aspects of liver sinusoidal endothelial cell fenestrae: a review

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Braet, Filip, Wisse, Eddie·2002·Comparative Hepatology
DOI 10.1186/1476-5926-1-1
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This review provides a detailed overview of the current state of knowledge about the ultrastructure and dynamics of liver sinusoidal endothelial fenestrae. Various aspects of liver sinusoidal endothelial fenestrae regarding their structure, origin, species specificity, dynamics and formation will be explored. In addition, the role of liver sinusoidal endothelial fenestrae in relation to lipoprotein metabolism, fibrosis and cancer will be approached.

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Authors
Braet, F., & Wisse, E.
Venue
Comparative Hepatology
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
2002-08-23
Volume
1
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1
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1-1
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1476-5926 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1186/1476-5926-1-1
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