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Endothelretikulum

Endothelretikulum is not a widely recognized term in modern anatomy or histology. In some older or non-English sources, it has been used rather loosely to refer to concepts connected with the endothelium and its associated networks, and its exact meaning can vary by context. Most contemporary texts would avoid the term in favor of more precise terms such as endothelium, endoplasmic reticulum, or the reticuloendothelial system.

Possible interpretations

- Endothelial endoplasmic reticulum: In many descriptions, what is meant by endothelretikulum is the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)

- Reticuloendothelial/mononuclear phagocyte system: In older literature, the term may be associated with the reticuloendothelial system, a

Usage note

Because endothelretikulum is not standard terminology, its meaning depends on the source. Modern references generally distinguish

within
endothelial
cells
that
line
blood
vessels.
The
ER
forms
a
continuous
network
of
tubules
and
cisternae
involved
in
the
synthesis
of
proteins
and
lipids,
proper
folding
and
trafficking
of
secreted
and
membrane-associated
proteins,
and
calcium
storage.
Endothelial
cells
use
the
ER
as
part
of
their
secretory
pathways,
contributing
to
the
production
of
factors
such
as
von
Willebrand
factor
and
other
endothelial
proteins.
network
of
phagocytic
cells
including
macrophages
that
line
sinusoids
and
other
vessels
(for
example
in
liver,
spleen,
and
lymph
nodes).
This
system
is
involved
in
particle
clearance
and
immune
surveillance
and
is
closely
linked
to
the
endothelium
in
many
tissues.
clearly
between
endothelium,
endoplasmic
reticulum,
and
the
reticuloendothelial
system.
When
encountered,
consult
the
original
text
to
determine
which
concept
the
term
intends
to
describe.