Microscopic observations on the growth of blood capillaries in the living mammal
Microscopic observations on the growth of blood capillaries in the living mammal
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DOI:
10.1002/aja.1000640203
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发表时间:
1939-03-01
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通讯作者:
Clark, EL
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作者:
Clark, ER;Clark, EL
Microscopic studies of blood capillaries in the living animal showed that the process of growth in respect to sprout formation, anastomosis, lumen formation and retraction of surplus capillaries was the same in the transparent tails of amphibian larvae and in transparent chambers installed in the ears of adult rabbits. The character of the newly formed blood vascular endothelium as regards its specificity, delicacy and syncytial nature was also similar in the 2 regions. Cells resembling fibroblasts were observed to adhere to the walls of new mammalian capillaries and to remain as adventitial cells. The process was similar to that observed in amphibian larvae. Contractility of adventitial cells was not seen. The tissue outside growing capillaries in the chambers underwent characteristic changes as the vessels advanced and the blood began to circulate. Fibrin dissolved and extravascular fluid changed to a soft gel. Subsequently, fibroblasts migrated into the growth space and connective tissue differentiated between the vessels. The growth of vessels in the chamber was modified by depth of space, temp., and presence of epidermis or cartilage. Growth of new capillaries occurred most rapidly in the presence of an active circulation and an inflammatory exudate. The same growth conditions which favored new blood vessels also stimulated growth of other tissues in the same region.