Definition of elastin Elastin

e•las•tin

We found 4 definitions of elastin from 4 different sources.

What does elastin mean?

Plural: elastins

elastin - a fibrous scleroprotein found in elastic tissues such as the walls of arteries

albuminoid, scleroprotein a simple protein found in horny and cartilaginous tissues and in the lens of the eye

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elastin (Noun)
A protein, similar to collagen, found in connective tissue , that has elastic properties.

elastin (n.)
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.

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