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What is "Elastin" - Definition & Explanation

Elastin
Elastin is the protein making up thin elastic fibres. These are produced by fibroblasts. They return deformed skin to its resting position.
Elastin
A fibrous protein that is the major constituent of the yellow elastic fibres of connective tissue.
Elastin
A protein that is similar to collagen and is the chief constituent of elastic fibers.
Elastin
The major protein in elastic fibers which give the lung elastic properties

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