The changes in various hydroxyproline fractions in aortic tissue of rabbits are closely related to the progression of atherosclerosis
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The most important function of collagen and elastin is to induce several mechanical parameters which are known to play a dominant role in governing mechanical properties of the blood vessels. The aortic tissue of rabbit is one of the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-03-01
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Series: | Lipids in Health and Disease |
Online Access: | http://www.lipidworld.com/content/9/1/26 |