Novel aspects of the pathogenesis of aneurysms of the abdominal aorta in humans
Aneurysm of the abdominal aorta (AAA) is a particular, specifically localized form of atherothrombosis, providing a unique human model of this disease. The pathogenesis of AAA is characterized by a breakdown of the extracellular matrix due to an excessive proteolytic activity, leading to potential a...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2011
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3058728/ |