Mechanical role of elastin-associated microfibrils in pig aortic elastic tissue

Connective Tissue Research

Volumn 37, Issue 1-2, 1998, Pages 121-141

  Lillie, M A ^a   David, G J ^a   Gosline, J M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA   (Canada)

Author keywords

Artery; Biomechanics; Elastic fiber; Elastin; Microfibrils

Indexed keywords

EID: 0031959542     PISSN: 03008207     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3109/03008209809028905     Document Type: Article

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