Individuals with Marfan syndrome have mutations in the fibrillin gene and commonly experience aortic aneurisms. What portion of the arterial wall is most likely to be affected by the malformed fibrillin?

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The tunica media is the middle layer of the arterial wall and is rich in elastic fibers, which are affected by the malformed fibrillin in Marfan syndrome, leading to aortic aneurysms.

Individuals with Marfan Syndrome Have Mutations in the Fibrillin Gene