Journal of anatomy

Serosal membranes contain secondary lymphoid structures that monitor body cavity fluid and can initiate immune responses. While serosa-associated lymphoid clusters (SALCs) of the omental peritoneum (also known as milky spots) are well studi…

Contractions of the uterus play an important role in menstruation and fertility, and contractile dysfunction can lead to chronic diseases such as endometriosis. However, the structure and function of the uterus are difficult to interrogate …

Novel regenerative strategies, stem cell-based therapies or the development of advanced human cell-based in vitro-manufactured preclinical test systems offer great potential to generate advances in clinical practice in the field of women's …

Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a heparin-binding growth factor known to act directly on vascular endothelial cells by promoting cell proliferation and permeability. To date, 3 structurally related cell surface receptors for VE…

The human ovarian vein is of particular interest as an adult vessel which changes with the different phases of reproductive life. At the ultrastructural level we have characterised the endothelium, vascular smooth muscle and autonomic inner…