Deletion of type VIII collagen reduces blood pressure, increases carotid artery functional distensibility and promotes elastin deposition

Mohabeer AL, Kroetsch JT, McFadden M, Khosraviani N, Broekelmann TJ, Hou G, Zhang H, Zhou YQ, Wang M, Gramolini AO, Mecham RP, Heximer SP, Bolz SS, and Bendeck MP