title: Lymphangiogenesis and Inflammation-Looking for the "Missing Pieces" of the Puzzle.
abstract: Several papers about lymphangiogenesis and inflammation focused on the detailed and complicated descriptions of the molecular pathways accompanying both non-tumor and tumor inflammatory-induced lymphatic vessel development. Many authors are tempted to present inflammatory-induced lymphangiogenesis in pathologic conditions neglecting the role of inflammatory cells during embryonic lymphatic vessel development. Some of the inflammatory cells are largely characterized in inflammatory-induced lymphangiogenesis, while others as mast cells, eosinophils, or plasma cells are less studied. No phenotypic characterization of inflammation-activated lymphatic endothelial cell is available in this moment. Another paradox is related to the existence of few papers regarding lymphangiogenesis inside lymphoid organs and for their related pathology. There are still several "missing pieces of such a big puzzle" of lymphangiogenesis and inflammation, with a direct impact on the ineffectiveness of the anti-inflammatory therapy as lymphangiogenesis inhibitors. The present paper will focus on the controversial issues of lymphangiogenesis and inflammation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Microscopic Morphology/Histology, Angiogenesis Research Center, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Piata Eftimie Murgu 2, 300041, Timisoara, Romania. ancacimpean1972@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Anca Maria
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Cimpean
authors.affiliation: Department of Microscopic Morphology/Histology, Angiogenesis Research Center, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Piata Eftimie Murgu 2, 300041, Timisoara, Romania.
authors.forename: Marius
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Raica
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D063646:Carcinogenesis; D042783:Endothelial Cells / Q000502:physiology*; D006131:Growth Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D042583:Lymphangiogenesis; D042601:Lymphatic Vessels / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000196:embryology / Q000276:immunology; D009389:Neovascularization, Pathologic
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D006131:Growth Inhibitors
keywords: Endothelial cells; Inflammation; Inflammatory cells; Lymphangiogenesis; Lymphatic vessels