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Эластин
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Эластин

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Also known as tropoelastin, ELN, Elastin

thumb|200x200px|Thick elastic fibers consisting of bundles of elastin in the human lung Elastin is a protein encoded by the ELN gene in humans and several other animals. Elastin is a key component in the extracellular matrix of gnathostomes (jawed vertebrates). It is highly elastic and present in connective tissue of the body to resume its shape after stretching or contracting. Elastin helps skin return to its original position whence poked or pinched. Elastin is also in important load-bearing tissue of vertebrates and used in places where storage of mechanical energy is required.

Protein · UniProt

Elastin

Gene
ELN
Organism
Homo sapiens (Human)
Length
786 aa
Molecular mass
68,398 Da
Evidence
1: Evidence at protein level

Major structural protein of tissues such as aorta and nuchal ligament, which must expand rapidly and recover completely. Molecular determinant of the late arterial morphogenesis, stabilizing arterial structure by regulating proliferation and organization of vascular smooth muscle (By similarity)

Alternative splicingDisulfide bondExtracellular matrixHydroxylationProteomics identificationReference proteomeRepeatSecreted
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Research

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Article · Русский

Эласти́н — белок соединительной ткани, обладающий эластичностью.

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Эластин · Vinony