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A Standardized Method for the Analysis of Liver Sinusoidal Endothelial Cells and Their Fenestrations by Scanning Electron Microscopy
Victoria C Cogger *1,2,3, Jennifer N O'Reilly *1,2, Alessandra Warren 1,2,3, David G Le Couteur 1,2,3
1Centre for Education and Research on Ageing & ANZAC Research Institute, University of Sydney and Concord Hospital, 2Ageing and Alzheimers Institute, Concord Hospital, 3Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney

The fenestrated liver sinusoidal endothelial cell is a biologically important filter system that is highly influenced by various diseases, toxins, and physiological states. These changes significantly impact on liver function. We describe methods for the standardisation of the measurement of the size and number of fenestrations in these cells.

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