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