The Evolutionary Origin of Elastin: Is Fibrillin the Lost Ancestor?

Elastin is the extracellular matrix protein providing large arteries, lung parenchyma and skin with the properties of extensibility and elastic recoil. Within these tissues, elastin is found as a polymer formed by tropoelastin monomers assembled and cross-linked. In addition to specific protein regi...

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Autor principal:	Rodriguez-Pascual, Fernando
Formato:	Capítulo de libro
Lenguaje:	inglés
Publicado:	IntechOpen 2021
Materias:	Physical Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Acceso en línea:	https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/74739
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