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Fluid dynamics of aortic root dilation in Marfan syndrome
, 2014 Aortic root dilation and propensity to dissection are typical manifestations of the Marfan Syndrome (MS), a genetic defect leading to the degeneration of the elastic fibres. Dilation affects the structure of the flow and, in turn, altered flow may play a
Costantini, Martina +4 more
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Characterization of Microfibrillar-associated Protein 4 (MFAP4) as a Tropoelastin- and Fibrillin-binding Protein Involved in Elastic Fiber Formation [PDF]
, 2015 MFAP4 (microfibrillar-associated protein 4) is an extracellular glycoprotein found in elastic fibers without a clearly defined role in elastic fiber assembly.
Heumüller, Stefanie E +11 more
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VIEW, Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2026.This study investigates the molecular alterations underlying angiotensin II (Ang II)‐induced vascular remodeling in cardiovascular diseases using a multi‐omics approach. Through data exploration and integrated multi‐omics analysis, our findings reveal that Ang II‐driven vascular injury in vascular smooth muscle cells is mediated by metabolic ...
Yiwei Hu +8 more
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Aortic aneurysm and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in Marfan syndrome [PDF]
, 2009 The combination of Marfan syndrome with lymphoma is extremely rare. This report describes a case of Marfan syndrome who presented with chest discomfort and was diagnosed to have an aortic aneurysm and an additional incidental mediastinal mass that on ...
Sandip Kumar Ghosh +2 more
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Targeted disruption of fibulin-4 abolishes elastogenesis and causes perinatal lethality in mice [PDF]
, 2006 Elastic fibers provide tissues with elasticity which is critical to the function of arteries, lungs, skin, and other dynamic organs. Loss of elasticity is a major contributing factor in aging and diseases.
Broekelmann, Thomas J +10 more
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Lifespan‐Extending Endogenous Metabolites
Aging Cell, Volume 25, Issue 2, February 2026.Endogenous metabolites act as mediators of longevity by modulating conserved cellular pathways. We summarize mechanistic evidence linking specific metabolites to lifespan and healthspan benefits across model systems, with discussion of clinical evidence, translational opportunities, and remaining knowledge gaps.
Yizhou Jiang, Jing‐Dong J. Han
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Abnormal Activation of BMP Signaling Causes Myopathy in Fbn2 Null Mice.
PLoS Genetics, 2015 Fibrillins are large extracellular macromolecules that polymerize to form the backbone structure of connective tissue microfibrils. Mutations in the gene for fibrillin-1 cause the Marfan syndrome, while mutations in the gene for fibrillin-2 cause ...
Gerhard Sengle +8 more
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Elastic microfibril distribution in the cornea: Differences between normal and keratoconic stroma [PDF]
, 2017 The optical and biomechanical properties of the cornea are largely governed by the collagen-rich stroma, a layer that represents approximately 90% of the total thickness.
Inatomi, Tsutomu +6 more
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British Journal of Pharmacology, Volume 183, Issue 4, Page 945-956, February 2026.Ageing brings about various biochemical, structural and mechanical alterations within tissues, profoundly impacting cellular behaviour and function. One of the hallmark changes observed with ageing is an increase in cellular microenvironment stiffness, a biomechanical property influenced by intrinsic factors within the cell and extrinsic factors from ...
Wang HaiYang +3 more
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Inflammatory Response as a Mechanism of Perinatal Programming: Long-term Impact on Pulmonary and Renal Function? [PDF]
, 2012 RATIONALE: Temporal changes in the fetal environment, such as malnutrition and placental insufficiency induce intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and lead to a permanent changes of physiological processes later in life.
Alejandre Alcázar, Miguel Angel
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