The matrix reloaded – Addressing structural integrity of the aortic wall in aneurysmal disease
Thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections (TAADs) involve dilation of the aortic wall that can lead to tearing or rupture. Progressive extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation is common in TAAD, regardless of the underlying cause. TAAD treatments typically target cellular signaling pathways, rather th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-03-01
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Series: | Biomaterials and Biosystems |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666534423000016 |