Developmental Aspects of the Lymphatic Vascular System

The book focuses on the lymphatic vascular system from a developmental biologist's point of view. It provides an overview on the many recent advances in understanding the development of lymphatic vessels, using advanced genetic models in conjunction with state of the art imaging. For each chapter a synopsisis provided, highlighting the main points in a concise manner. The book is intended for professors and researchers in vascular biology, angiogenesis researchand developmental biology. Itfurthermore offers an excellent basis for entry level researchers and newcomers to this field, as well as for teachers, graduate students, advanced science and medical students.