From: The cardiovascular system and the biochemistry of grafts used in heart surgery
Molecules | Internal mammary artery (IMA) | Greater saphenous vein (GSV) |
---|---|---|
Heparan sulfate | High | Low |
Dermatan sulfate | Low | High |
Esterified cholesterol | High | Low |
Free cholesterol | High | Low |
Collagen | Low | High |
Phospholipids | High | Low |
DNA | High | Low |
Protein | High* | Low |
Total GAG | High | Low |
Hyaluronic acid | High | Low |
Chondroitin sulfate (A + B)* | High | Low |
Nitric oxide (NO) | High | Low |
Salusin-α | Low | High |
Salusin-β | High* | Low |
Apelin-36 | High* | Low |