The effect of static stretch on elastin degradation in arteries.

Previously we have shown that gradual changes in the structure of elastin during an elastase treatment can lead to important transition stages in the mechanical behavior of arteries. However, in vivo arteries are constantly being loaded due to systolic and diastolic pressures and so understanding th...

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Main Authors: Ming-Jay Chow, Myunghwan Choi, Seok Hyun Yun, Yanhang Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3864902?pdf=render