Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) partially prevents elastase-induced mechanical and microstructural changes in the mouse ascending aorta in vitro
J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2026 Jan 8;176:107340. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2026.107340. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTElastic fibers are critical for proper mechanical function of large arteries such as the aorta. Fragmentation, degradation, or reduced amounts of elastic fibers are associated with aorti

