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  • 600090001643741730004500236815515002250953615PublicAssets/3633The structure of the endothelium, the thin layer of cells that line our arteries and veins, is visible here. The endothelium is like a gatekeeper, controlling the movement of materials into and out of the bloodstream. Endothelial cells are held tightly together by specialized proteins that function like strong ropes (red) and others that act like cement (blue). <br></br> This image was part of the <em>Life: Magnified</em> exhibit that ran from June 3, 2014, to January 21, 2015, at Dulles International Airport.Christopher V. Carman and Roberta Martinelli, Harvard Medical School.Christopher V. Carman and Roberta Martinelli, Harvard Medical School.Photograph

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    The structure of the endothelium, the thin layer of cells that line our arteries and veins, is visible here. The endothelium is like a gatekeeper, controlling the movement of materials into and out of the bloodstream. Endothelial cells are held tightly together by specialized proteins that function like strong ropes (red) and others that act like cement (blue).

    This image was part of the Life: Magnified exhibit that ran from June 3, 2014, to January 21, 2015, at Dulles International Airport.

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    Christopher V. Carman and Roberta Martinelli, Harvard Medical School.

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    Christopher V. Carman and Roberta Martinelli, Harvard Medical School.

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