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Mr. Alexander Black
Contact Details
Lecturer Above The Bar
Dept. of Anatomy
Block B
NUI Galway
T: Ext. 2234
E: alexander.black@nuigalway.ie
Dept. of Anatomy
Block B
NUI Galway
T: Ext. 2234
E: alexander.black@nuigalway.ie
Biography
Peer Reviewed Journals
| Year | Publication | |
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| (2020) | '“Quantification of the Regional Bioarchitecture in the Human Aorta”'
Concannon, J., Dockery, P., Black, A., Sultan, S., Hynes, N., McHugh, P.E., Moerman, K. and McGarry, J.P. (2020) '“Quantification of the Regional Bioarchitecture in the Human Aorta”'. Journal Of Anatomy, 236 :142-155 [DOI] [Details] |
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| (2013) | 'Morphological changes to endothelial and interstitial cells and to the extra-cellular matrix in canine myxomatous mitral valve disease (endocardiosis)'
Han, RI,Clark, CH,Black, A,French, A,Culshaw, GJ,Kempson, SA,Corcoran, BM (2013) 'Morphological changes to endothelial and interstitial cells and to the extra-cellular matrix in canine myxomatous mitral valve disease (endocardiosis)'. Veterinary Journal, 197 :388-394 [DOI] [Details] |
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| (2013) | 'Cell maceration scanning electron microscopy and computer-derived porosity measurements in assessment of connective tissue microstructure changes in the canine myxomatous mitral valve'
Han, RI,Impoco, G,Culshaw, G,French, AT,Black, A,Corcoran, BM (2013) 'Cell maceration scanning electron microscopy and computer-derived porosity measurements in assessment of connective tissue microstructure changes in the canine myxomatous mitral valve'. Veterinary Journal, 197 :502-505 [DOI] [Details] |
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| (2012) | 'Variation and specialisation of the forcipular apparatus of centipedes (Arthropoda: Chilopoda): A comparative morphometric and microscopic investigation of an evolutionary novelty'
Dugon, MM,Black, A,Arthur, W (2012) 'Variation and specialisation of the forcipular apparatus of centipedes (Arthropoda: Chilopoda): A comparative morphometric and microscopic investigation of an evolutionary novelty'. Arthropod Structure & Development, 41 :231-243 [DOI] [Details] |
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| (2012) | 'Development of the venom ducts in the centipede Scolopendra: An example of recapitulation'
Dugon, M. M., Hayden, L., Black, A. and Arthur, W. (2012) 'Development of the venom ducts in the centipede Scolopendra: An example of recapitulation'. Evolution And Development, [Details] |
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| (2012) | 'Variation and specialisation of the forcipular apparatus of centipedes (Arthropoda: Chilopoda): a comparative morphometric and microscopic investigation of an evolutionary novelty'
Dugon, M. M., Black, A. and Arthur, W. (2012) 'Variation and specialisation of the forcipular apparatus of centipedes (Arthropoda: Chilopoda): a comparative morphometric and microscopic investigation of an evolutionary novelty'. Arthropod Structure & Development, [Details] |
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| (2012) | 'Development of the venom ducts in the centipede Scolopendra: an example of recapitulation'
Dugon, MM,Hayden, L,Black, A,Arthur, W (2012) 'Development of the venom ducts in the centipede Scolopendra: an example of recapitulation'. Evolution & Development, 14 :515-521 [DOI] [Details] |
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| (2010) | 'The Mitral Valve: Development, Structure, Pathology & Tissue Engineering'
Black, A,Corcoran, BM,Heying, R,Jockenhoevel, S,Flanagan, TC,Schmitt, L,Konig, T (2010) 'The Mitral Valve: Development, Structure, Pathology & Tissue Engineering'. Advances In Cardiovascular Research, Vol 1, 1 :1-45 [Details] |
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| (2010) | 'Structural and Cellular Changes in Canine Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease: An Image Analysis Study'
Han, RI,Black, A,Culshaw, G,French, AT,Corcoran, BM (2010) 'Structural and Cellular Changes in Canine Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease: An Image Analysis Study'. Journal Of Heart Valve Disease, 19 :60-70 [Details] |
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| (2009) | 'Short-, mid-, and long-term effects of a polymer-free tacrolimus-eluting scent in a porcine coronary model'
Prunotto, M,Vignolini, C,Lolli, V,Black, A,Gaggianesi, S,Santarelli, A,Galloni, M (2009) 'Short-, mid-, and long-term effects of a polymer-free tacrolimus-eluting scent in a porcine coronary model'. Journal Of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 88A :872-879 [DOI] [Details] |
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| (2006) | 'Reference models for mitral valve tissue engineering based on valve cell phenotype and extracellular matrix analysis'
Flanagan, TC,Black, A,O'Brien, M,Smith, TJ,Pandit, AS (2006) 'Reference models for mitral valve tissue engineering based on valve cell phenotype and extracellular matrix analysis'. Cells Tissues Organs, 183 :12-23 [DOI] [Details] |
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| (2006) | 'Body esteem as a moderator of cardiovascular stress responses in anatomy students viewing cadaver dissections'
Hughes, BM,Black, A (2006) 'Body esteem as a moderator of cardiovascular stress responses in anatomy students viewing cadaver dissections'. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research, 61 :501-506 [DOI] [Details] |
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| (2006) | 'A collagen-glycosaminoglycan co-culture model for heart valve tissue engineering applications'
Flanagan, TC,Wilkins, B,Black, A,Jockenhoevel, S,Smith, TJ,Pandit, AS (2006) 'A collagen-glycosaminoglycan co-culture model for heart valve tissue engineering applications'. Biomaterials, 27 :2233-2246 [DOI] [Details] |
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| (2006) | 'A Collagen-glycosaminoglycan Co-culture Model for Heart Valve Tissue Engineering Applications'
Flanagan, T.C., Wilkins, B., Black, A., Jockenhoevel, S. Smith, T.J. and Pandit, A.S. (2006) 'A Collagen-glycosaminoglycan Co-culture Model for Heart Valve Tissue Engineering Applications'. Biomaterials, 27 (10):2233-2246 [Details] |
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| (2006) | 'Reference Models for Mitral Valve Tissue Engineering based on Valve Cell Phenotype and Extracellular Matrix Analysis'
Flanagan, T.C., Black, A., O’Brien, M., Smith, T.J. and Pandit, A.S. (2006) 'Reference Models for Mitral Valve Tissue Engineering based on Valve Cell Phenotype and Extracellular Matrix Analysis'. Cells Tissues Organs, 183 (1):12-23 [Details] |
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| (2004) | 'Identification of surface morphologic changes in the mitral valve leaflets and chordae tendineae of dogs with myxomatous degeneration'
Corcoran, BM,Black, A,Anderson, H,McEwan, JD,French, A,Smith, P,Devine, C (2004) 'Identification of surface morphologic changes in the mitral valve leaflets and chordae tendineae of dogs with myxomatous degeneration'. American Journal Of Veterinary Research, 65 :198-206 [Details] |
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| (2020) | 'Fabrication of blood-derived elastogenic vascular grafts using electrospun fibrinogen and polycaprolactone composite scaffolds for paediatric applications'
Woods, I;Black, A;Molloy, EJ;Jockenhoevel, S;Flanagan, TC (2020) 'Fabrication of blood-derived elastogenic vascular grafts using electrospun fibrinogen and polycaprolactone composite scaffolds for paediatric applications'. Journal Of Tissue Engineering And Regenerative Medicine, [DOI] [Details] |
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| (2019) | 'Quantification of the regional bioarchitecture in the human aorta'
Concannon, J,Dockery, P,Black, A,Sultan, S,Hynes, N,McHugh, PE,Moerman, KM,McGarry, JP (2019) 'Quantification of the regional bioarchitecture in the human aorta'. Journal Of Anatomy, 236 :142-155 [DOI] [Details] |
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| (2019) | 'Quantification of the regional bioarchitecture in the human aorta'
Concannon, J;Dockery, P;Black, A;Sultan, S;Hynes, N;McHugh, PE;Moerman, KM;McGarry, JP (2019) 'Quantification of the regional bioarchitecture in the human aorta'. Journal Of Anatomy, [DOI] [Details] |
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| (2019) | 'Harnessing topographical & biochemical cues to enhance elastogenesis by paediatric cells for cardiovascular tissue engineering applications'
Woods, I;Black, A;Jockenhoevel, S;Flanagan, TC (2019) 'Harnessing topographical & biochemical cues to enhance elastogenesis by paediatric cells for cardiovascular tissue engineering applications'. Biochemical And Biophysical Research Communications, 512 :156-162 [DOI] [Details] |
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| (2004) | 'Identification of surface morphologic changes in the mitral valve leaflets and chordae tendineae of dogs with myxomatous degeneration'
Corcoran, BM;Black, A;Anderson, H;McEwan, JD;French, A;Smith, P;Devine, C (2004) 'Identification of surface morphologic changes in the mitral valve leaflets and chordae tendineae of dogs with myxomatous degeneration'. American Journal Of Veterinary Research, 65 :198-206 [Details] |
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| (2006) | 'A collagen-glycosaminoglycan co-culture model for heart valve tissue engineering applications'
Flanagan, TC;Wilkins, B;Black, A;Jockenhoevel, S;Smith, TJ;Pandit, AS (2006) 'A collagen-glycosaminoglycan co-culture model for heart valve tissue engineering applications'. Biomaterials, 27 :2233-2246 [DOI] [Details] |
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| (2006) | 'Reference models for mitral valve tissue engineering based on valve cell phenotype and extracellular matrix analysis'
Flanagan, TC;Black, A;O'Brien, M;Smith, TJ;Pandit, AS (2006) 'Reference models for mitral valve tissue engineering based on valve cell phenotype and extracellular matrix analysis'. Cells Tissues Organs, 183 :12-23 [DOI] [Details] |
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| (2006) | 'Body esteem as a moderator of cardiovascular stress responses in anatomy students viewing cadaver dissections'
Hughes, BM;Black, A (2006) 'Body esteem as a moderator of cardiovascular stress responses in anatomy students viewing cadaver dissections'. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research, 61 :501-506 [DOI] [Details] |
|
| (2009) | 'Short-, mid-, and long-term effects of a polymer-free tacrolimus-eluting scent in a porcine coronary model'
Prunotto, M;Vignolini, C;Lolli, V;Black, A;Gaggianesi, S;Santarelli, A;Galloni, M (2009) 'Short-, mid-, and long-term effects of a polymer-free tacrolimus-eluting scent in a porcine coronary model'. Journal Of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 88A :872-879 [DOI] [Details] |
|
| (2010) | 'Structural and Cellular Changes in Canine Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease: An Image Analysis Study'
Han, RI;Black, A;Culshaw, G;French, AT;Corcoran, BM (2010) 'Structural and Cellular Changes in Canine Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease: An Image Analysis Study'. Journal Of Heart Valve Disease, 19 :60-70 [Details] |
|
| (2010) | 'The Mitral Valve: Development, Structure, Pathology & Tissue Engineering'
Black, A;Corcoran, BM;Heying, R;Jockenhoevel, S;Flanagan, TC (2010) 'The Mitral Valve: Development, Structure, Pathology & Tissue Engineering'. Advances In Cardiovascular Research, Vol 1, 1 :1-45 [Details] |
|
| (2012) | 'Variation and specialisation of the forcipular apparatus of centipedes (Arthropoda: Chilopoda): A comparative morphometric and microscopic investigation of an evolutionary novelty'
Dugon, MM;Black, A;Arthur, W (2012) 'Variation and specialisation of the forcipular apparatus of centipedes (Arthropoda: Chilopoda): A comparative morphometric and microscopic investigation of an evolutionary novelty'. Arthropod Structure & Development, 41 :231-243 [DOI] [Details] |
|
| (2012) | 'Development of the venom ducts in the centipede Scolopendra: an example of recapitulation'
Dugon, MM;Hayden, L;Black, A;Arthur, W (2012) 'Development of the venom ducts in the centipede Scolopendra: an example of recapitulation'. Evolution & Development, 14 :515-521 [DOI] [Details] |
|
| (2013) | 'Morphological changes to endothelial and interstitial cells and to the extra-cellular matrix in canine myxomatous mitral valve disease (endocardiosis)'
Han, RI;Clark, CH;Black, A;French, A;Culshaw, GJ;Kempson, SA;Corcoran, BM (2013) 'Morphological changes to endothelial and interstitial cells and to the extra-cellular matrix in canine myxomatous mitral valve disease (endocardiosis)'. Veterinary Journal, 197 :388-394 [DOI] [Details] |
|
| (2013) | 'Cell maceration scanning electron microscopy and computer-derived porosity measurements in assessment of connective tissue microstructure changes in the canine myxomatous mitral valve'
Han, RI;Impoco, G;Culshaw, G;French, AT;Black, A;Corcoran, BM (2013) 'Cell maceration scanning electron microscopy and computer-derived porosity measurements in assessment of connective tissue microstructure changes in the canine myxomatous mitral valve'. Veterinary Journal, 197 :502-505 [DOI] [Details] |
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| (2018) | 'Development and Evaluation of a Tissue-Engineered Fibrin-based Canine Mitral Valve Three-dimensional Cell Culture System'
Liu, MM,Flanagan, TC,Jockenhovel, S,Black, A,Lu, CC,French, AT,Argyle, DJ,Corcoran, BM (2018) 'Development and Evaluation of a Tissue-Engineered Fibrin-based Canine Mitral Valve Three-dimensional Cell Culture System'. Journal Of Comparative Pathology, 160 :23-33 [DOI] [Details] |
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| (2002) | 'John Cleland 1835-1925'
Alexander Black (2002) 'John Cleland 1835-1925'. Scottish Medical Journal, :140-142 [Details] |
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| (2005) | 'Ultrastructural morphologic evaluation of the phenotype of valvular interstitial cells in dogs with myxomatous degeneration of the mitral valve'
Alexander Black, Anne T. French, Joanna Dukes-McEwan,Brendan M. Corcoran (2005) 'Ultrastructural morphologic evaluation of the phenotype of valvular interstitial cells in dogs with myxomatous degeneration of the mitral valve'. American Journal Of Veterinary Research, :1408-1414 [Details] |
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| (2006) | 'Appraisal and Consequences of Cadaver Dissection'
Martin Dempster, Alexander Black, Noleen McCorry, David Wilson (2006) 'Appraisal and Consequences of Cadaver Dissection'. Medical Education Online, 11 (16):1-9 [Details] |
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| (2008) | 'Distribution of myofibroblasts, smooth muscle–like cells, macrophages, and mast cells in mitral valve leaflets of dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease'
Richard I. Han, Alexander Black, Geoff J. Culshaw, Anne T. French, Roderick W. Else, Brendan M. Corcoran (2008) 'Distribution of myofibroblasts, smooth muscle–like cells, macrophages, and mast cells in mitral valve leaflets of dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease'. American Journal Of Veterinary Research, :763-769 [Details] |
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| (2008) | 'Short-, mid-, and long-term effects of a polymer-free tacrolimus-eluting stent in a porcine coronary model'
M. Prunotto, C. Vignolini, V. Lolli, A. Black, S. Gaggianesi, A. Santarelli, M. Galloni (2008) 'Short-, mid-, and long-term effects of a polymer-free tacrolimus-eluting stent in a porcine coronary model'. Journal Of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, :872-879 [Details] |
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| (2010) | 'Evaluation of innervation of the mitral valves and the effects of myxomatous degeneration in dogs'
Geoff J. Culshaw, Anne T. French, Richard I. Han, Alexander Black, Geoff T. Pearson, Brendan M. Corcoran (2010) 'Evaluation of innervation of the mitral valves and the effects of myxomatous degeneration in dogs'. American Journal Of Veterinary Research, :194-202 [Details] |
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| (2011) | 'Pravastatin reduces Marfan aortic dilation'
Darren McLoughlin, Jonathan McGuinness, John Byrne, Eloisa Terzo, Vilhelmiina Huuskonen, Hester McAllister, Alexander Black, Sinead Kearney, Elaine Kay, Arnold D.K. Hill, Harry C. Dietz, J. Mark Redmond (2011) 'Pravastatin reduces Marfan aortic dilation'. Circulation, :168-173 [Details] |
Book Chapters
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2010) | 'The Mitral Valve: Development, Structure, Pathology & Tissue Engineering'
Alexander Black, Brendan M. Corcoran, Ruth Heying, Stefan Jockenhoevel, Thomas C. Flanagan (2010) 'The Mitral Valve: Development, Structure, Pathology & Tissue Engineering' In: Advances in Cardiovascular Research. :1-46 NY, USA: Nova Science Publishers Inc. [Details] |
Conference Publications
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2011) | Pravastatin Reduces Marfan Aortic Dilation
McLoughlin, D,McGuinness, J,Byrne, J,Terzo, E,Huuskonen, V,McAllister, H,Black, A,Kearney, S,Kay, E,Hill, ADK,Dietz, HC,Redmond, JM (2011) CIRCULATION Pravastatin Reduces Marfan Aortic Dilation , pp.168-173 [DOI] [Details] |
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| (2010) | Evaluation of innervation of the mitral valves and the effects of myxomatous degeneration in dogs
Culshaw, GJ,French, AT,Han, RI,Black, A,Pearson, GT,Corcoran, BM (2010) AMERICAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY RESEARCH Evaluation of innervation of the mitral valves and the effects of myxomatous degeneration in dogs , pp.194-202 [Details] |
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| (2005) | Ultrastructural morphologic evaluation of the phenotype of valvular interstitial cells in dogs with myxomatous degeneration of the mitral valve
Black, A,French, AT,Dukes-McEwan, J,Corcoran, BM (2005) AMERICAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY RESEARCH Ultrastructural morphologic evaluation of the phenotype of valvular interstitial cells in dogs with myxomatous degeneration of the mitral valve , pp.1408-1414 [Details] |
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| (2005) | AMERICAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY RESEARCH
Black, A;French, AT;Dukes-McEwan, J;Corcoran, BM (2005) Ultrastructural morphologic evaluation of the phenotype of valvular interstitial cells in dogs with myxomatous degeneration of the mitral valve AMERICAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY RESEARCH , pp.1408-1414 [Details] |
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| (2010) | AMERICAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY RESEARCH
Culshaw, GJ;French, AT;Han, RI;Black, A;Pearson, GT;Corcoran, BM (2010) Evaluation of innervation of the mitral valves and the effects of myxomatous degeneration in dogs AMERICAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY RESEARCH , pp.194-202 [Details] |
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| (2011) | CIRCULATION
McLoughlin, D;McGuinness, J;Byrne, J;Terzo, E;Huuskonen, V;McAllister, H;Black, A;Kearney, S;Kay, E;Hill, ADK;Dietz, HC;Redmond, JM (2011) Pravastatin Reduces Marfan Aortic Dilation CIRCULATION , pp.168-173 [DOI] [Details] |
Abstract
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2000) | Tracing the intrinsic innervation of the human mitral valve apparatus with FMDiI.
Folan-Curran, J,Salgaonkar, M,NiChathasaigh, F,Black, A,Wilkins, B (2000) Tracing the intrinsic innervation of the human mitral valve apparatus with FMDiI. Abstract [Details] |
Biographical-Item
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2002) | John Cleland 1835-1925.
Black, A (2002) John Cleland 1835-1925. EAST LOTHIAN: HERMISTON PUBLICATIONS LTD Biographical-Item [Details] |
Meeting
| Year | Publication | |
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| (2010) | PRAVASTATIN AND LOSARTAN ARE EQUIPOTENT IN ATTENUATING AORTIC ROOT DILATATION IN A MURINE MODEL OF MARFAN SYNDROME.
McLoughlin, D,McGuinness, J,Byrne, J,Terzo, E,Huuskonen, V,McAllister, H,Black, A,Kearney, S,Hill, ADK,Redmond, JM (2010) PRAVASTATIN AND LOSARTAN ARE EQUIPOTENT IN ATTENUATING AORTIC ROOT DILATATION IN A MURINE MODEL OF MARFAN SYNDROME. Meeting [Details] |
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| (2010) | A COMPARISON STUDY OF POTENTIAL TREATMENTS FOR ATTENUATING AORTIC ROOT DILATION IN A MURINE MODEL OF MARFAN SYNDROME.
McLoughlin, D,McGuinness, J,Byrne, J,Terzo, E,Huuskonen, V,McAllister, H,Black, A,Kearney, S,Hill, ADK,Redmond, JM (2010) A COMPARISON STUDY OF POTENTIAL TREATMENTS FOR ATTENUATING AORTIC ROOT DILATION IN A MURINE MODEL OF MARFAN SYNDROME. Meeting [Details] |
