Pericyte
Mesenchymal cells embedded in the basement membrane of capillaries and post-capillary venules, regulating blood flow, vessel stability, and contributing to the blood-brain barrier.
Key Functions:
- Regulates capillary blood flow and permeability.
- Contributes to the stability and integrity of blood vessels.
- Plays a role in the formation and maintenance of the blood-brain barrier.
- Involved in angiogenesis and tissue repair.
Interacting Systems & Components:
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