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.

类型 Vessel
上级结构 postcapillary venule
拉丁名称 HEV

下级结构

high endothelial venule of lymph node Organ high endothelial venule of small intestine Peyer's patch Organ

常见问题

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.

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