Table 1 Types of endothelium
From: Extravasation of leukocytes in comparison to tumor cells
Tissue | Type of endothelium | Adhesion molecules | Site of extravasation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lung | non-fenestrated, continuous | minor role of selectins | microvasculature |
Liver | discontinous, fenestrated | minor role of selectins, adhesion to exposed ECM | microvasculature |
Lymph organs | HEV, plump und cuboidal | constitutive expression of L-selectin ligands | postcapillary venules, constitutive |
Skin | non-fenestrated, continuous | adhesion molecules upregulated in case of inflammation | postcapillary venules |
Blood/brain barrier | non-fenestrated, continuous | Â | no regular extravasation |