Sinusoidal Endothelial Cells

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Endothelial Cells of Liver
  • form the wall of the blood vessels (sinusoids) that carry blood throughout the liver
  • form a single layer with spaces between each cell known as fenestra, that allow an efficient flow of essential materials to pass from the blood to
  • hepatocytes and vice versa
  • are rich in lysosomal enzymes needed for degrading endocytosed material