Abstract:Purpose of reviewThe beneficial role of cardiac lymphatics in health and disease has begun to be recognized, with both preclinical and clinical evidence demonstrating that lymphangiogenesis is activated in cardiovascular diseases. This review aims to summarize our current understanding of the regulation and impact of cardiac lymphatic remodeling during development and in adult life, highlighting emerging concepts regarding distinguishing traits of cardiac lymphatic endothelial cells (LEC).Recent findingsGeneti… Show more
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