| Literature DB >> 23835455 |
Stephen R Collins1, Randal S Blank, Lindy S Deatherage, Randal O Dull.
Abstract
The endothelial glycocalyx is a dynamic layer of macromolecules at the luminal surface of vascular endothelium that is involved in fluid homeostasis and regulation. Its role in vascular permeability and edema formation is emerging but is still not well understood. In this special article, we highlight key concepts of endothelial dysfunction with regards to the glycocalyx and provide new insights into the glycocalyx as a mediator of processes central to the development of pulmonary edema and lung injury.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23835455 PMCID: PMC3790575 DOI: 10.1213/ANE.0b013e3182975b85
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Anesth Analg ISSN: 0003-2999 Impact factor: 5.108