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. 2010 Mar;176(3):1122–1129. doi: 10.2353/ajpath.2010.090733

Table 1.

Tissue Adaptations in Two Models of Primary Lymphedema

Chy
K14-VEGFR-3-Ig
Measured quantity Tissue composition Expected effect on K Tissue composition Expected effect on K
Collagen Increased Decrease K Normal Neutral
Water Increased Increase K Increased Increase K
Fat Increased Decrease K Normal Neutral
Hydraulic conductivity Neutral Increased
Impact on lymphedema More swelling Less swelling