Self-organized and directed branching results in optimal coverage in developing dermal lymphatic networks
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Shape and function of interstitial chemokine CCL21 gradients are independent of heparan sulfates produced by lymphatic endothelium
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Lymphatic exosomes promote dendritic cell migration along guidance cues
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Dendritic cells interpret haptotactic chemokine gradients in a manner governed by signal to noise ratio and dependent on GRK6
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Locally triggered release of the chemokine CCL21 promotes dendritic cell transmigration across lymphatic endothelia

Heme drives hemolysis-induced susceptibility to infection via disruption of phagocyte functions
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Intralymphatic CCL21 promotes tissue egress of dendritic cells through afferent lymphatic vessels
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Physiology: Relax and come in
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