Article
Inactivation of the lysyl oxidase gene Lox leads to aortic aneurysms, cardiovascular dysfunction, and perinatal death in mice.
Circulation - 5 Nov 2002
Mäki Joni M, Räsänen Juha, Tikkanen Hilkka, Sormunen Raija, Mäkikallio Kaarin, Kivirikko Kari I, Soininen Raija
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The lysyl oxidases are extracellular copper enzymes that initiate the crosslinking of collagens and elastin, 5 human isoenzymes having been characterized so far. The crosslinks formed provide the tensile strength and elastic properties for various extracellular matrices, including vascular walls. We studied the role of the first described isoenzyme Lox by inactivating its gene in mice. METHODS AND...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.