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Elastin - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Elastin : (noun)
1: a fibrous scleroprotein found in elastic tissues such as the
walls of arteries
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Elastin : \E*las"tin\, n. [Elastic _ -in.] (Physiol. Chem.)
A nitrogenous substance, somewhat resembling albumin, which
forms the chemical basis of elastic tissue. It is very
insoluble in most fluids, but is gradually dissolved when
digested with either pepsin or trypsin.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Elastin : Elastin: A protein that coil and recoils like a spring within the elastic fibers of connective tissue and accounts for the elasticity of structures such the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs,
intestines, tendons, and ligaments. Elastin functions in connective tissue together with collagen. Whereas elastin provides elasticity, collagen provides rigidity to connective tissue. Elastin is
normally no longer made after puberty and aging begins. Also called elasticin.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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