Elastic fiber density

Elastic fiber density is associated with age in humans (r = 0.713).

“The highest correlation between the collagen (r = 0.629) and elastic fibers (r = 0.713) and age was found in the noncoronary cusp of the aortic valve.”

HumansThaisnoncoronary cusp of the aortic valven = 85

Collagen and elastic fibers assessment of the human heart valves for age estimation in Thais using image analysis

Forensic science, medicine, and pathology·Apr 18, 2024