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Heather Hettrick¹, Frank Aviles²

¹Department of Physical Therapy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.

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Summary

Space travel requires understanding the lymphatic system and endothelial glycocalyx under altered gravity. Further research and countermeasures are crucial for astronaut health during spaceflight.

Keywords:

endothelial glycocalyx layer lymphatic physiology neo-gravity weightlessness

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Area of Science:

Space Medicine
Physiology

Background:

Increased space travel necessitates understanding physiological changes.
Focus on the lymphatic system and endothelial glycocalyx in altered gravity is critical.

Approach:

Comprehensive narrative literature review.
Identification of research gaps and countermeasure needs.

Key Points:

Microgravity impacts physiological processes.
The lymphatic system and endothelial glycocalyx are vital for health in space.
Emerging evidence links dysfunction to microgravity.

Conclusions:

More research is needed on the lymphatic system in extreme gravity.
Countermeasure development is essential to mitigate dysregulation.
The lymphatic system and endothelial glycocalyx are key to human health in space and on Earth.