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Lymphatic pumping: mechanics, mechanisms and malfunction

A combination of extrinsic (passive) and intrinsic (active) forces move lymph against a hydrostatic pressure gradient in most regions of the body. The effectiveness of the lymph pump system impacts not only interstitial fluid balance but other aspects of overall homeostasis. This review focuses on t...

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Published in:J Physiol
Main Authors: Scallan, Joshua P., Zawieja, Scott D., Castorena‐Gonzalez, Jorge A., Davis, Michael J.
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2016
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5063934/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27219461
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1113/JP272088
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