Abstract
The lymphatic system was first described centuries ago. The recent discovery of various molecular markers has allowed for more in-depth research of the lymphatic system and its role in health and disease. The lymphatic system has recently been elucidated as playing an active role in cancer metastasis. The knowledge of the active processes involved in lymphatic metastasis provides novel treatment targets for various malignancies.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 867-875 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews |
Volume | 63 |
Issue number | 10-11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 10 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Lymphangiogenesis
- Lymphatic anatomy
- Lymphatic endothelial cells
- Lymphatic metastasis
- Lymphatic vasculature
- Vascular endothelial growth factors
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pharmaceutical Science