elastin
/ih-las-tin/US // ɪˈlæs tɪn //UK // (ɪˈlæstɪn) //
弹性蛋白,弹性纤维素,弹性纤维,弹性物质
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
Biochemistry.
- : a protein constituting the basic substance of elastic tissue.
Examples
It also helps heal wounds and stimulates the production of elastin, a protein that, as its name suggests, helps keep your skin elastic.
Like my steak, a chicken breast gains its shape and texture from a complex mix of elements, including collagen, elastin, and tendons.
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