Restoring Aging Arteries: Targeted Nanodevices to Repair Elastin Damage
The University of Sydney Principal Investigator: Ziyu WangResearch Team: Anthony Weiss (Co-PI), Dr. Suzanne Mithieux, Kekini Kuppan Our large arteries are exquisitely engineered with concentric layers of elastic mesh comprised of the protein elastin that give them life-sustaining mechanical properties. First, the elastin web protects our brains and kidneys by cushioning the rhythmic hydraulic pounding of …
