Permeation of the luminal capillary glycocalyx is determined by hyaluronan

The endothelial cell glycocalyx influences blood flow and presents a selective barrier to movement of macromolecules from plasma to the endothelial surface.

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Published in:American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology 1999-08, Vol.46 (2), p.H508-H514
Main Authors: HENRY, C. B. S, DULING, B. R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Cells
Circulatory system
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Scientific imaging
Striated muscle. Tendons
Vertebrates: osteoarticular system, musculoskeletal system
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Summary:The endothelial cell glycocalyx influences blood flow and presents a selective barrier to movement of macromolecules from plasma to the endothelial surface.
ISSN:0363-6135
1522-1539