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/ɛˈlæstɪn/ · e.las.tin
noun
- A protein, similar to collagen, found in connective tissue, that has elastic properties. The elastin in the skin helps it to stretch and return to its original shape.
- A type of protein that provides elasticity to tissues such as skin, lungs, and blood vessels. Research has shown that elastin is essential for maintaining the integrity of connective tissue.
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Did you know? Elastin is responsible for the elasticity of skin, which is why it becomes less flexible with age and loses its natural elasticity.