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Emerging topics in microvascular research: Advancing our understanding by interdisciplinary exploration
Joshua T Butcher1, Walter L Murfee2, Phoebe A Stapleton3,4
1Vascular Biology Center, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia.
Microcirculation (New York, N.Y. : 1994)
|May 16, 2019
Summary
This issue highlights emerging microvascular research, integrating physiology and bioengineering to understand tissue remodeling. Novel techniques and interdisciplinary collaborations advance our knowledge of microvascular system health and disease.
Area of Science:
- Integrative biology and bioengineering for microvascular research.
- Focus on tissue-specific microvascular remodeling.
- Cross-scale integration of cellular behaviors.
Background:
- Historically, advances in microvascular research stem from integrating physiology and bioengineering.
- This issue spotlights emerging areas and novel techniques in microvascular research.
- Emphasis on interdisciplinary collaborations to understand microvascular remodeling.
Discussion:
- Investigating pericyte physiology and its role in microvasculature.
- Examining perturbations to uteroplacental blood flow.
- Analyzing bone microvascular alterations in aging.
Key Insights:
- Exploring molecular markers for revascularization.
- Utilizing microfluidic devices to mimic lymphatic system functions.
- Understanding microvascular system's role in health and disease.
Outlook:
- Expanding the understanding of microvascular boundaries in current paradigms.
- Highlighting emerging leaders and new scientific niches in the field.
- Fostering interdisciplinary approaches for future microvascular research.
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