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BackgroundExtracellular matrix degeneration, caused by matrix metalloproteinase‐2, facilitates smooth muscle cell migration leading to medial layer decline and, ultimately, abdominal aortic aneurysm. It remains unclear what exactly causes aneurysms to rupture, which leads to death in most patients. The extracellular signal‐related kinase may be linked to the latter process. We aimed to clarify the...