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Lymphatic System and Diseases

Lymphatic System and Diseases is a research topic within Oncology. Science Explorer counts 17k research works in it since 1950. 10.0% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers focuses on the molecular mechanisms, regulation, and role of lymphangiogenesis in cancer metastasis and disease, with a particular emphasis on the involvement of VEGF-C, tumor lymphatics, macrophages, podoplanin, and VEGFR-3 signaling. It also addresses the implications of lymphedema and inflammation in the context of lymphatic vascular development.

  • Lymphangiogenesis
  • VEGF-C
  • Metastasis
  • Lymphatic Endothelial Cells
  • Tumor Lymphatics
  • Macrophages
  • Podoplanin
  • Lymphedema
  • VEGFR-3 Signaling
  • Inflammation
Research works
17k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
1.7k
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.0%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+15%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
United States
37% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
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