Classification The endothelium can be divided into different basic types. The different types depend on the function of the organ. The structure has a strong influence on the permeability of the endothelium (endothelial permeability) for the substances found in blood and tissue. The closed endothelium is most common. Among others, especially in capillaries and other … Classification | Endothelium
Malfunctions Various risk factors such as arterial hypertension, increased cholesterol levels and especially nicotine consumption seriously alter the function of the intact endothelium. One speaks then of an endothelial dysfunction. For example, oxidative stress can alter the nitric oxide mechanism and highly toxic metabolites are formed which can damage the endothelium. Endothelial damage is the … Malfunctions | Endothelium
Endothelium is the term used to describe the innermost cellular layer of blood and lymphatic vessels. It is a single-celled layer of endothelial cells. The endothelium regulates the exchange of substances between blood and body tissues, it produces important messenger substances, and it influences the clotting ability of blood and the formation of new blood … Endothelium: Structure, Function & Diseases
Platelet adhesion is a part of hemostasis in which platelets attach to collagen. This step activates platelets. What is platelet adhesion? Platelet adhesion is a part of hemostasis in which platelets attach to collagen. Shown in white in Figure Platelet or blood platelets. Primary hemostasis – hemostasis – occurs in 3 phases. The first step … Platelet Adhesion: Function, Role & Diseases
Epithelial-mesenchymal transition, or EMT, refers to the transformation of epithelial cells into mesenchymal cells. This transformation possesses great importance in embryonic development. However, this process also plays a key role in the development of metastases in carcinomas. What is epithelial-mesenchymal transition? Epithelial-mesenchymal transition is a conversion of already differentiated epithelial cells into undifferentiated mesenchymal stem … Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition: Function, Role & Diseases
The nephrologist understands the blood-urine barrier to be a filtration barrier consisting of renal corpuscles and Bowman’s capsule. Because of the permselectivity of the barrier, blood proteins are not filtered out by the kidneys. In inflammatory processes in the renal corpuscles, the blood-urine barrier may be disrupted. What is the blood-urine barrier? The blood-urine barrier … Blood-urinary Barrier: Structure, Function & Diseases
Permeability is the permeability of inorganic or organic solids to a so-called permeate. This permeate can correspond to gases, liquids, or other molecules and is relevant in the body, for example, to cell membranes and blood vessels. In psychology, on the other hand, permeability is receptivity to subconscious impulses. What is permeability? Biological membranes are … Permeability: Function, Role & Diseases
Definition Detoxification is the process of removing or removing and metabolising substances that are harmful to the body. A detox can either be initiated or carried out by the body itself, e.g. when the amount of harmful substances exceeds a certain level, or it can be induced from the outside by the administration of drugs … Detoxification
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Arteriogenesis refers to the growth of collateral arteries after stenosis and is distinct from angiogenesis. Factors such as shear forces, vascular dilatation, and monocyte accumulation play a role in the process. In the future, patients will likely be able to undergo “natural” bypass by inducing arteriogenesis. What is arteriogenesis? Arteriogenesis refers to the growth of … Arteriogenesis: Function, Role & Diseases
