The role of transglutaminases in the development of abdominal aortic aneurysms
Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are dilatations of the abdominal aorta that are prone to rupture with fatal consequences. AAAs (diameter >3cm) are present in ~4% of men aged >65years. AAA formation is initiated with the loss of medial elastin. Responses to this include synthesis of tropoelast...
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University of Leeds
2016
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.694107 |