28 December 2021 : Review article
A Review of the Impact of Neutrophils and Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs) on the Development of Aortic Aneurysms in Animal and Human Studies
Milena MichalskaDOI: 10.12659/MSM.935134
Med Sci Monit 2021; 27:e935134
Table 1 Comparison of animal models of aortic aneurysm.
| Model | Advantages | Limitations | Severity | Mechanism | Rupture | Dissection | Positive risk factors of AAA in humans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angiotensin II perfusion [,]10 | Moderate | Yes | Yes | ||||
| Elastase perfusion [,]10 | Moderate | No | No | ||||
| Calcium chloride or phosphate usage [,]10 | Mild | No | No | ||||
| Xenograft []5 | Severe | Yes | Yes |






