elastin catabolic process

I. Involved cell types

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No. of supported studies
Group 1110 studies

II. Literature review

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Nameelastin catabolic process
IDGO_0060309
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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.

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