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Mean values for total desmosine (a), an elastin specific cross-link, and hydroxyproline (b), an amino acid abundant in collagen, per ascending aortic segment for each age and genotype. For clarity, significant differences between ages are not shown, but are discussed in the text. Desmosine and hydroxyproline amounts are significantly affected by age (P < .001). * = P < .05 between WT and Eln+/−. N = 5−6 for each age and genotype. Mean ± SD
