Acidosis inhibits rhythmic contractions of human thoracic ducts
Abstract Lymph vessels counteract edema by transporting interstitial fluid from peripheral tissues to the large veins and serve as conduits for immune cells, cancer cells, and pathogens. Because edema during inflammation and malignancies is frequently associated with acidosis, we tested the hypothes...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2019-04-01
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Series: | Physiological Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.14814/phy2.14074 |