Abstract
Approximately one third of the body's blood supply passes through the liver each minute [1], and the majority of the blood flow is derived from the portal circulation. As blood enters the liver, it is distributed through the hepatic sinusoids, which are lined by a uniquely fenestrated endothelium interspersed with resident hepatic macrophages, also known as Kupffer cells.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | HIV and Liver Disease |
Publisher | Springer New York |
Pages | 81-90 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781441917126 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781441917119 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2012 |