The Effect of Podoplanin Inhibition on Lymphangiogenesis Under Pathological Conditions

Yuko Maruyama, Kazuichi Maruyama, Yukinari Kato, Kentaro Kajiya, Satoru Moritoh, Kotaro T. Yamamoto, Yuko Matsumoto, Mika Sawane, Dontscho Kerjaschki, Toru Nakazawa,

Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science · 2014 · 34 citations · 32 references

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Abstract

Podoplanin neutralization resulted in inhibition of lymphatic growth associated with corneal and ear wound healing as well as mps inflammation. These data suggest that podoplanin is a novel therapeutic target for suppressing lymphangiogenesis and inflammation.

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