Molecular and Functional Insights Into the Pulmonary Vasculature

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This book provides a comprehensive review of the structure, function and pathophysiology of the pulmonary vasculature. Emerging evidence reveals the multifaceted roles played by the pulmonary vasculature. To reflect those roles, the individual chapters address topics ranging from pulmonary blood vessel development to vascular endothelial apoptosis, and delve deeply into our current understanding of various aspects of the pulmonary vasculature. Front Matter ....Pages i-v Transcription Factors Regulating Embryonic Development of Pulmonary Vasculature (Craig Bolte, Jeffrey A. Whitsett, Tanya V. Kalin, Vladimir V. Kalinichenko)....Pages 1-20 Comparative View of Lung Vascular Endothelium of Cattle, Horses, and Water Buffalo (David Schneberger, Ram S. Sethi, Baljit Singh)....Pages 21-39 The Pulmonary Vascular Barrier: Insights into Structure, Function, and Regulatory Mechanisms (Kaushik Parthasarathi)....Pages 41-61 Pulmonary Endothelial Cell Apoptosis in Emphysema and Acute Lung Injury (Eboni Chambers, Sharon Rounds, Qing Lu)....Pages 63-86