Macro- and Micro-mechanical Properties of the Ovine Aorta: Correlation with Regional Variations in Collagen, Elastin and Glycosaminoglycan Levels
Aortic diseases are a significant cardiovascular health problem and occur in different ways across the vascular tree. Investigation of the mechanical properties of the aorta is important for better understanding of aortic diseases. In this study, the biomechanical and biochemical properties of the o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Atlantis Press
2019-11-01
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Series: | Artery Research |
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Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125923521/view |