Anti-edema effects of Siberian ginseng in humans and its molecular mechanism of lymphatic vascular function

The lymphatic system in the skin plays a major role in tissue fluid homeostasis, in the afferent phase of the immune response and in tumor metastasis. Although lymphangiogenic factors involved in embryonic development and the metastatic spread of tumor cells have been well studied, little is known about small-molecule compounds that activate lymphatic function, especially under physiological conditions. We hypothesized that the identification of a lymphatic-activating compound could provide a method for improving edema.
Source: Nutrition Research - Category: Nutrition Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research