Liver sinusoidal endothelial cell

Liver sinusoidal endothelial cells (LSECs) form the lining of the smallest blood vessels in the liver, also called the hepatic sinusoids. LSECs are highly specialized endothelial cells with characteristic morphology and function. They constitute an important part of the reticuloendothelial system (RES).

Liver sinusoidal endothelial cell
Details
SystemCirculatory system
Locationblood vessels of liver
Anatomical terms of microanatomy
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