elastin
nounEtymology From elastic + -in.
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A protein, similar to collagen, found in connective tissue, that has elastic properties.
- Our stomachs produce an enzyme specifically designed to break down elastin, a type of protein found in meat and nowhere else.2006, Michael Pollan, The Omnivore's Dilemma, The Penguin Press, →ISBN, page 289:
- Derived terms
- elastase, elastinase, elastinogenesis, elastinolysis, elastinolytic, tropoelastin