Lymphatic drainage

Lymphatic drainage refers to a physiological process—not a specific molecule, receptor, or traditional drug target—in which the lymphatic system removes excess interstitial fluid, cellular waste, and other substances from tissues and returns them to the bloodstream[1][4][5][6][7]. This process also supports immune surveillance by transporting lymph (containing lymphocytes and antigens) through lymph nodes, where immune responses are initiated[1][5][4]. Abnormalities in lymphatic drainage can result in lymphedema and contribute to disease processes like chronic inflammation, infection, and cancer metastasis[4][5].\n\nNote: "Lymphatic drainage" is a physiological system function rather than a canonical molecular target or receptor[1][4][5][6][7]. It does not correspond to a specific protein, receptor, or molecule that would be classified as an actionable therapeutic target. Consequently, information such as canonical name, abbreviation, drug interactions, or specific biomarkers is not applicable. If a molecular target related to lymphatic drainage (e.g., vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 3, VEGFR-3) is needed, please specify.

Other names

Lymph drainageLymphatic fluid drainageLymph flow