I N THE NORMAL hepatic acinus, the basement membrane is not seen in the hepatic perisinusoidal space, called Disse's space. I However, it has been reported that the hepatic sinusoidal w8J.I.bas the basement membrane formation and resembles the capillary in chronic liver disease such as cirrhosis of the liver.2•J This alteration has been suggested to advance damage of the parenchymal cells due t...

Individuals with type 1 diabetes suffer from impaired angiogenesis, decreased capillarization, and higher fatigability that influence their muscular system beyond the detriments caused by glycemic control. In order to combat exacerbations of these effects, American Diabetes Association recommends individuals participate in regular resistance exercise. However, traditional exercise only induces ...