Mammary Vascular Endothelial Cells (MVEC)

Mammary gland can secrete milk on the action of prolactin.Vascular endothelial cells, which are composed of a layer of flat cells, between blood and blood vessels. They can process the metabolism of blood and tissue fluid exchange, and can synthesize and secrete a variety of bioactive substances, to ensure the normal vascular contraction and relaxation.

Vascular endothelial cells play a role in the maintenance of vascular tone and to maintain blood flow and vascular long-term patency.They are diverse and have specific characteristics and functions in different organs and tissues.Studies have indicated that mammary vascular endothelial cells (MVEC) secrete mammary  derived growth inhibitory factor to regulate the proliferation of vascular endothelial cells and the differentiation of mammary gland. The study showed that the MVEC regulates lymphocyte trafficking and inflammatory reaction and related to the development of mastitis.