Histology and histopathology Vol.20, nº 1 (2005)

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    Characteristics of lymphatic endothelial cells in physiological and pathological conditions
    (Murcia : F. Hernández, 2005) Ji, R.C.
    Impairment of lymphatic structure and function, e.g., inadequate endothelial permeability and intercellular openings, abnormal lymphangiogenesis and overexpression for immunoreactive agents, will result in tumor metastasis, autoimmune response alteration and accumulation of interstitial fluid and proteins. Recently, several novel molecules have been identified that allow a more precise distinction between lymphatic and blood vascular endothelium. The differences in expression of endothelial markers on the lymphatic vessel strongly suggest the possibility that there will be important divergence in the differentiating and regenerating responses in lymphatic behavior to various pathological processes. Undoubtfully, molecular techniques would also lead to the definition of unique markers found on lymphatic endothelial cells (LECs) in lymphaticassociated diseases which are mostly involved in lymphangiogenesis. This review is mainly concentrated on the characteristics of LECs in diabetes, wound healing, lymphedema and tumor, especially in the experimental models that have offered insight into the LEC role in these diseases affecting the lymphatic system. Increased knowledge of the molecular signaling pathways driving lymphatic development and lymphangiogenesis should boost the impact of therapeutics on the diseases. Although the field about the mechanisms that control the formation and lineagespecific differentiation and function of lymphatic vessels has experienced rapid progress in the past few years, an understanding of the basis of the differences and their implications in the pathological conditions will require much more investigation.
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    Histological evaluation of scar tissue inflammatory response: the role of hGH in diabetic rats
    (Murcia : F. Hernández, 2005) García-Esteo, F.; Pascual, G.; García-Honduvilla, N.; Gallardo, A.; San-Román, J.; Bellón, J.M.; Buján, J.
    This paper describes a polymer site-specific delivery system containing human growth hormone in an in vivo model of scarring in the diabetic state. Copolymer discs with the hormone were introduced into incisions made in rats previously injected with streptozotocin in order to induce diabetes. Tissue specimens for evaluation were obtained at 3, 7 or 10 days after the procedure. Study groups were healthy rats and diabetic rats untreated or treated with/without the hormone. Histological sections were prepared for light microscopy examination of wound zones. Three and 7 days after surgery, polymer remains could be observed in the subcutaneous tissue. These remnants induced a moderate foreign body reaction. The number of macrophages detected was directly related to neovessel formation and metalloelastase expression. The CD4+/CD8+ ratio was low during the initial follow up stages (3 and 7 days) in untreated diabetic rats, yet an increased ratio corresponding to areas around the polymer remains was noted in the animals treated with copolymer loaded with the growth hormone. Copolymer is biodegradable in vivo and may be used as a vehicle for the slow release of active substances. The presence of the hormone at the site of skin injury induces cell proliferation and enhances the repair process.