ABSTRACT

This reference serves as the first source to gather current data from endothelial cell biologists in various disciplines to summarize recent progress in the field-providing a complete understanding of the endothelium in health and disease and demonstrating its potential as a therapeutic target.

chapter 1|37 pages

The Endothelium as an Organ

chapter 2|36 pages

Blood-Brain Barrier

chapter 3|13 pages

Lymphatic Endothelium

chapter 14|25 pages

Vascular Biology of the Placenta

chapter 15|19 pages

Blood Endothelial Cells

chapter 22|14 pages

Endothelium and Hemostasis