Increased angiogenesis and permeability in the mesenteric microvasculature of rats with cirrhosis and portal hypertension: an <i>in vivo</i> study

Abstract

Our study provides in vivo evidence of an increased angiogenesis in the mesenteric microvasculature of animal models of PHT and cirrhosis. Increased VEGF and eNOS expression in the mesentery of PPVL and CBDL rats may suggest their contribution. Microvascular permeability in the mesenteric vessels was only increased in cirrhotic rats.