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Effects of Biglycan Deficiency on Myocardial Infarct Structure and Mechanics

Patrick H. Campbell^∗,†, Darlene L. Hunt^∗,†, Ying Jones^‡, Fred Harwood^§, David Amiel^§, Jeffrey H. Omens^†,¶, Andrew D. McCulloch^†,||

∗ These authors contributed equally to this work
† Department of Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093-0412
‡ National Center for Microscopy and Imaging Research, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093-0608
§ Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093-0630
¶ Department of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093-0613-J
|| Corresponding author. Room 231 Powell-Focht Bioengineering Hall 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA 92093-0412 Email: amcculloch@ucsd.edu Telephone: (858) 534-2547 Fax: (858) 332-1706