Premium
The effect of blood flow on the surface morphology of the human endothelium
Author(s) -
Gau Gillian S.,
Ryder T. A.,
Mackenzie M. Lynn
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
the journal of pathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.964
H-Index - 184
eISSN - 1096-9896
pISSN - 0022-3417
DOI - 10.1002/path.1711310105
Subject(s) - queen (butterfly) , art history , art , biology , hymenoptera , botany
The endothelial lining from the aortae of three 17 week human fetuses was examined by scanning electron microscopy. Orientation of the endothelial cells, particularly in the region above the aortic valve, was related to known flow patterns. Endothelial morphology showed regional variation noticeably at the mouths of arteries and at the aortic bifurcation. The possibility that this morphological change may be a hitherto unrecognised risk factor related to the site of atheromatous deposition is discussed.