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单词 elastin
释义

elastin

/ɪˈlastɪn /
noun [mass noun] Biochemistry
A protein forming the main constituent of elastic connective tissue, found especially in the dermis of the skin.Molecular chromophores besides melanin abound in the skin and include keratin, collagen, elastin, proteins, lipids, steroids and urocanic acid to name a few....
  • The proteins (collagen and elastin fibrils) are the base of the interstitial matrix.
  • Protein is crucial for the production of collagen and elastin, the protein fibres that keep skin supple and elastic

Origin

Late 19th century: from elastic + -in1.

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