Human gingival epithelial cells stimulate proliferation, migration, and tube formation of lymphatic endothelial cells in vitro.
Stine Hufthammer IndrelidHarsh Nitin DongreIvana Pereira NunesAnca VirtejAthanasia BletsaEllen BerggreenPublished in: Journal of periodontal research (2023)
HGEC can regulate production of lymphangiogenic/angiogenic factors during inflammatory insults and can stimulate proliferation, migration, and tube formation of LEC in vitro in a paracrine manner.