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Tissue component
Answer for the clue "Tissue component ", 7 letters:
elastin
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Wiktionary
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n. (context protein English) A protein, similar to collagen, found in connective tissue, that has elastic properties.
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Elastin \E*las"tin\, n. [Elastic + -in.] (Physiol. Chem.) A nitrogenous substance, somewhat resembling albumin, which forms the chemical basis of elastic tissue. It is very insoluble in most fluids, but is gradually dissolved when digested with either pepsin ...
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n. a fibrous scleroprotein found in elastic tissues such as the walls of arteries
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Elastin is a highly elastic protein in connective tissue and allows many tissues in the body to resume their shape after stretching or contracting. Elastin helps skin to return to its original position when it is poked or pinched. Elastin is also an important ...
Usage examples of elastin.
Elasto promotes the formation of elastin and thus acts as a powerful aid in overcoming relaxed conditions whenever they occur.
This also occurs in the elastin fibers, generating a lack of elasticity in the skin.
Sun damage and arterial aging from things such as smoking destroy the elastin and eventually cause wrinkles.