Fig. 2.

Schematic overview of known receptors on lymphatic vessels and binding of their extracellular matrix ligands. The anchoring filaments (AF) are adhered to the outside of the lymphatic endothelial cell (LEC) and connect to elastic fibers in the extracellular matrix. These filaments are important for lymphatic vessel function, allowing for fluid and cells to enter the initial lymphatic. TN-C: Tenascin C