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[Elastin: preparation, characterization, structure, biosynthesis and catabolism].

Authors :
Jacob MP
Source :
Comptes rendus des seances de la Societe de biologie et de ses filiales [C R Seances Soc Biol Fil] 1993; Vol. 187 (2), pp. 166-80.
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

Elastin is a component of elastic fibers. It is localized in aorta, lung and skin. Its major property is elasticity. This hydrophobic protein contains two specific cross-links: desmosine and isodesmosine. Elastogenesis begins about mid-gestation in most mammalian tissues, continues at a high rate through late foetal and early neonatal stages and is most completely repressed by maturity. More recent studies were carried out on the gene and the regulation of elastin gene expression. A receptor for elastin peptides was also evidenced.

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
0037-9026
Volume :
187
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Comptes rendus des seances de la Societe de biologie et de ses filiales
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
8019898