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elastin

Pronunciation: ē-las′tin
A yellow elastic fibrous mucoprotein that is the major connective tissue protein of elastic structures (large blood vessels, tendons, ligaments); elastins precursor is proelastin.

Synonym(s): elasticin




 

 

 

 

 

 



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