The histophysiology and pathophysiology of the peritoneum

[Display omitted] •The peritoneum is a dynamic organ with complex adaptable functions.•Regulation of homeostasis, fluid transport, immune response and tissue repair.•Disturbance of the fine balances leads to serious conditions. The peritoneum is an extensive serous organ with both epithelial and mes...

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Published in:	Tissue & cell Vol. 49; no. 1; pp. 95 - 105
Main Authors:	van Baal, J.O.A.M, Van de Vijver, K.K., Nieuwland, R., van Noorden, C.J.F., van Driel, W.J., Sturk, A., Kenter, G.G., Rikkert, L.G., Lok, C.A.R.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Scotland Elsevier Ltd 01.02.2017 Elsevier Science Ltd
Subjects:	Advanced Basic Science Anatomy Anatomy & physiology Ascites Carcinoma - immunology Carcinoma - physiopathology Carcinoma - therapy Cellular Microenvironment Embryogenesis Embryonic growth stage Fibrosis Humans Inflammation - immunology Inflammation - physiopathology Inflammation - therapy Membranes Mesenchyme Microenvironment Pathology Peritoneal carcinomatosis Peritoneal cavity Peritoneal fluid Peritoneum Peritoneum - anatomy & histology Peritoneum - immunology Peritoneum - physiopathology Peritonitis Peritonitis - immunology Peritonitis - physiopathology Peritonitis - therapy Physiology Peritoneal cavity Physiology Microenvironment Anatomy Peritoneal carcinomatosis Peritoneum
ISSN:	0040-8166, 1532-3072, 1532-3072
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