Temperature-dependent modulation of regional lymphatic contraction frequency and flow

This study demonstrates to what extent lymphatic vessel intrinsic contractility and lymph flow are modulated by temperature and that this modulation is dependent on the body district that the vessels belong to, suggesting a possible functional misbehavior should lymphatic vessels be exposed to a chronically different temperature.

Source: AJP: Heart and Circulatory Physiology - November 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Solari, E., Marcozzi, C., Negrini, D., Moriondo, A. Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research