CARDIOVASCULAR BIOLOGY

摘要

A healthy vasculature is crucial to our survival: blood vessels act as conduits to deliver oxygen and nutrients to every tissue in our body, remove waste and allow immune surveillance. Vascular endothelial cells also contribute to processes such as haematopoiesis and organ development during embryogenesis. Not surprisingly, vascular dysfunction is linked to diverse disorders, from cancer to eye diseases, and can also trigger heart failure and death. Understanding how vessels grow and function has huge potential for improving human health, and this exciting topic is developing at a rapid pace.