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:

• Capillary (associated with)
• Circulatory System (regulates microcirculation)
• Blood-Brain Barrier (contributes to)
• Angiogenesis (involved in)