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Lymphangiogenesis and Lymphatic Zippering in Skin Associated with the Progression of Lymphedema.

sciencedirect(2023)

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Secondary lymphedema often develops after lymph node dissection or radiation therapy for cancer treatment, resulting in marked skin fibrosis and increased stiffness owing to insufficiency of the lymphatic system caused by abnormal structure and compromised function. However, little is known about the associated changes of the dermal lymphatic vessels. In this study, using the lower limb skin samples of patients with secondary lymphedema, classified as types 1-4 by lymphoscintigraphy, we first confirmed the presence of epidermal thickening and collagen accumulation in the dermis, closely associated with the progression of lymphedema. Three-dimensional characterization of lymphatic capillaries in skin revealed prominent lymphangiogenesis in types 1 and 2 lymphedema. In contrast, increased recruitment of smooth muscle cells accompanied by development of the basement membrane in lymphatic capillaries was observed in types 3 and 4 lymphedema. Remarkably, the junctions of dermal lymphatic capillaries were dramatically remodeled from a discontinuous button-like structure to a continuous zipper-like structure. This finding is consistent with previous findings in an infection-induced mouse model. Such junction tightening (zippering) could reduce fluid transport and cutaneous viral sequestration during the progression of lymphedema and might explain the aggravation of secondary lymphedema. These findings may be helpful in developing stage-dependent treatment of patients with lymphedema.
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