microvasculature

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Strong VEGFR2 immunoreactivity was noted in retinal microvasculature (Figure 1D, arrowhead).

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  1. noun The portion of the circulatory system composed of the smallest vessels, such as the capillaries, arterioles, and venules.

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  • "These results are significant because they add to our understanding of the molecules that help to maintain blood vessels in a healthy state," says Patricia D'Amore, PhD, senior scientist at Schepens and principal investigator of the study, who adds that this information may be useful in understanding the changes that occur in the retinal microvasculature prior to the development of proliferative diabetic retinopathy. —  Latest News from SYS-CON ITALIA
  • Furthermore, the regional increase in pressure around the hematoma can compress the microvasculature, increasing resistance and causing ischemia in the periphery of the clot [62,63,64]. —  Recently Uploaded Slideshows
  •  Alteration in the functional and structural components of microvasculature. —  Recently Uploaded Slideshows
  • These mechanisms are likely due to a combination of immunologic, toxic, and inflammatory factors that may affect the microvasculature and the tubular cells. —  CiteULike: Everyone's library
  • Defining and targeting mediators of increased intracellular activation in the diabetic microvasculature will have important clinical and therapeutic benefits and help in the design of novel effective therapies in the near future. —  CiteULike: Everyone's library
 

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