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Collagen content, as estimated by hydroxyproline, as a function of tensile strength for each TAV (A) and BAV (B) specimen tested. Note a moderate correlation (R = 0.359) between the collagen content and strength for TAV, but not for BAV (R=0.014). BAV=bicuspid aortic valve; HYP=hydroxyproline; TAV=tricuspid aortic valve.
