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Histomorphological parameters of the thoracic aorta in 3-month-old CMO and DMO animals
| Component/parameters | CMO | DMO |
|---|---|---|
| MCSA (mm2 × 10−3) | 483 ± 22 | 461 ± 11 |
| IMT (μm) | 97.1 ± 3.6 | 92.8 ± 2.3 |
| Internal perimeter (μm) | 4,921.1 ± 134.0 | 4,835.0 ± 44.8 |
| External perimeter (μm) | 5,739.3 ± 123.2 | 5,603.2 ± 29.4 |
| Elastin density (%) | 22.3 ± 0.06 | 20.0 ± 0.10 |
| Collagen density (%) | 17.6 ± 0.03 | 15.2 ± 0.02 |
Data are means ± SE. n = 6. IMT, intima-media thickness; MCSA, medial cross-sectional area.
