| Liver sinusoidal endothelial cell | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| System | Circulatory system |
| Location | blood vessels of liver |
| Anatomical terms of microanatomy | |
Liver sinusoidal endothelial cells (LSECs) form the lining of the smallest blood vessels in the liver, also called the hepatic sinusoids. LSECs are highly specialized endothelial cells with characteristic morphology and function. They constitute an important part of the reticuloendothelial system (RES).