Name | elastin catabolic process |
ID | GO_0060309 |
collection_id | Biological process |
Exact synonym | elastin breakdown, elastin catabolism, elastin degradation |
Description | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of elastin. Elastin is a glycoprotein which is randomly coiled and crosslinked to form elastic fibers that are found in connective tissue. |
External URL | |
Genes |