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elastin /elas·tin/ (e-las´tin) a yellow scleroprotein, the essential constituent of elastic connective tissue; it is brittle when dry, but when moist is flexible and elastic.
elastin [ilas′tin] Etymology: Gk, elaunein, to drive a protein that forms the principal substance of yellow elastic tissue fibers. elastin a yellow scleroprotein, the essential constituent of elastic connective tissue; it is brittle when dry, but flexible and elastic when moist. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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ENDURAGen is a tough but flexible biomaterial made up of cross-linked porcine dermal collagen and its constituent elastin fibers. The slime contains collagen, elastin and glycolic acid, which Bascunan says helps to eliminate dead human skin cells and to generate new cells. The new product, which contains fish collagen, hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate, elastin, ceramide, vitamin C, B2 and B6, helps maintain the skin condition. |
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