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high endothelial venule

HEV

High endothelial venules are specialized blood vessels adapted for lymphocyte trafficking. They form a spatially organized network, which controls both the type of lymphocyte and the site of entry into lymphoid tissues. Uniquely, high endothelial venules express vascular addressins that regulate lymphocyte entry into lymphoid organs. They perform this function in all lymphoid organs except the spleen.

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Type Vessel
Structure parente postcapillary venule
Nom latin HEV

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the high endothelial venule?

High endothelial venules are specialized blood vessels adapted for lymphocyte trafficking. They form a spatially organized network, which controls both the type of lymphocyte and the site of entry into lymphoid tissues. Uniquely, high endothelial venules express vascular addressins that regulate lym

What is the Latin name for the high endothelial venule?

The Latin name for the high endothelial venule is HEV.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:8410037 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  2. Wikipedia — high endothelial venule Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.