Table 1.
Summary of common lymphatic markers
| Marker | Cellular sites of expression | Molecular function |
|---|---|---|
| VEGFR-3 | Cell membrane | Tyrosine kinase receptor |
| Lyve-1 | Cell membrane | Hyaluronan receptor |
| Prox-1 | Cell nucleus | Transcription factor |
| Podoplanin | Cell membrane | Transmembrane glycoprotein |
| CCL21 | CC-chemokine for CCR7+ cells |