Clustering of replicating cells in aortic endothelium.
Cell division in the aortic endothelium of the rat is not randomly distributed. Maps of the aortic surface show focal areas where the daily rate of replication may be in excess of 50%. This implies the existence of focal areas of rapid cell growth or rapid cell turnover and other areas where growth or turnover is largely absent.
D000818:Animals; D001011:Aorta / Q000166:cytology* / Q000254:growth & development; D002455:Cell Division; D004727:Endothelium / Q000166:cytology; D005260:Female; D051381:Rats