| Key points |
| • CD31 is the most sensitive and specific pan-endothelial marker. |
| • Most important specific lymphatic endothelium markers are podoplanin (D2-40), Prox-1, and LYVE-1. |
| • The use of the panel of one pan endothelial marker and two lymphatic markers is recommended for proper identification of lymphatic vessels. |
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