Endothelial Cells in Physiology and in the Pathophysiology of Vascular
Disorders
The endothelial cell (EC) surface in an adult human is
composed of approximately 1 to 6 × 1013 cells, weighs approximately 1 kg , and covers a surface area of
approximately 1 to 7 m2 .
ECs line vessels in every organ system and regulate the flow of nutrient
substances, diverse biologically active molecules, and the blood cells
themselves.
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Diversity of the Human Gut
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