Modulation of Endothelial Glycocalyx Structure under Inflammatory Conditions
The glycocalyx of the endothelium is an intravascular compartment that creates a barrier between circulating blood and the vessel wall. The glycocalyx is suggested to play an important role in numerous physiological processes including the regulation of vascular permeability, the prevention of the m...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/694312 |