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New Zealand discovery offers hope for lymphoedema

02.18.26 | University of Auckland

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Zebrafish study shows promise for lymphoedema
In this living zebrafish larva, the lymphatic vessels are fluorescently labelled red, while blood vessels are green, allowing scientists to visualise vessel growth in a developing animal. Credit: University of Auckland

Cell Reports

10.1016/j.celrep.2026.116971

Experimental study

Cells

Insulin-like growth factor signaling regulates zebrafish lymphatic-vessel development

24-Feb-2026

Keywords

Clinical Medicine Human Health

Article Information

Journal
Cell Reports
DOI
10.1016/j.celrep.2026.116971
Method of Research
Experimental study
Subject of Research
Cells
Article Publication Date
2026-02-24
Article Title
Insulin-like growth factor signaling regulates zebrafish lymphatic-vessel development

Contact Information

Gilbert Wong
University of Auckland
gilbert.wong@auckland.ac.nz

Source

Original Source
https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/02/18/lab-discovery-offers-hope-for-lymphoedema.html

How to Cite This Article

APA:
University of Auckland. (2026, February 18). New Zealand discovery offers hope for lymphoedema. Brightsurf News. https://www.brightsurf.com/news/LRD90KG8/new-zealand-discovery-offers-hope-for-lymphoedema.html
MLA:
"New Zealand discovery offers hope for lymphoedema." Brightsurf News, Feb. 18 2026, https://www.brightsurf.com/news/LRD90KG8/new-zealand-discovery-offers-hope-for-lymphoedema.html.