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    Vascular Biology

    Afferent lymphatic vessels

    Afferent lymphatic vessels

    Afferent lymphatic vessels are lymphatic channels that convey lymph, soluble antigens, and migrating immune cells toward lymph nodes, entering along the convex capsule and draining into the subcapsular sinus. They are typically multiple for each node and contain valves that promote unidirectional flow as lymph proceeds through nodal sinuses for filtration and immune surveillance.