circumventricular organ capillary endothelial cell
circumventricular organ capillary endothelial cell
A capillary endothelial cell that is part of the circumventricular organs (CVOs), characterized by fenestrations that facilitate selective permeability to molecules, distinguishing it from the non-fenestrated endothelial cells of the blood-brain barrier. This cell is integral to the unique vascular structure of CVOs, which lack a traditional blood-brain barrier. It enables bidirectional exchange of polar molecules between blood and neural tissue, supporting neuroendocrine signaling, fluid balance, and immune responses. It is marked by the expression of PLVAP, a component of the fenestral diaphragm, in both rodents and humans.