Commentary
Journal of Investigative Dermatology (2007) 127, 2710–2712. doi:10.1038/sj.jid.5701072
Differentiation of Postembryonic Skin Endothelial Cells
Marvin Karasek1
1Department of Dermatology, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
Correspondence: Dr Marvin Karasek, Department of Dermatology, Stanford University, 269 Campus Drive, CCSR-2, Room 2155, Stanford, California 94305-5168, USA. E-mail: marvek@stanford.edu
Abstract
Specific cell markers for selective isolation and growth of cells from the lymphatic and vascular systems have increased our understanding of the structure–function relationships of both systems. Using these markers, a subset of blood vessel endothelial cells (BECs) with the properties of lymphatic endothelial cells (LECs) has been identified in psoriasis and eczema. The differentiation potential of BECs and LECs in vivo and in vitro is reviewed.
