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Published on: August 12, 2011
Hypoxia and Hypoxia-Inducible Factors in Lymphedema
Xinguo Jiang1,2, Wen Tian1,2, Dongeon Kim1,2
1VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA, United States.
Abstract:
Lymphedema is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by edema, fat deposition, and fibrotic tissue remodeling. Despite significant advances in lymphatic biology research, our knowledge of lymphedema pathology is incomplete. Currently, there is no approved pharmacological therapy for this debilitating disease. Hypoxia is a recognized feature of inflammation, obesity, and fibrosis. Understanding hypoxia-regulated pathways in lymphedema may provide new insights into the pathobiology of this chronic disorder and help develop new medicinal treatments.
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