Elastin density

Age is associated with elastin density in humans (4% decrease per decade).

“GAG density increased, while elastin density decreased by 2.5 % and 4 % per decade, respectively.”

Humansper decade of ageaortan = 35

Effects of age, elastin density, and glycosaminoglycan accumulation on the delamination strength of human thoracic and abdominal aortas

Acta biomaterialia·11 Oct 2024