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GO: Biological Process

elastin catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0060309
Synonyms
  • elastin breakdown
  • elastin catabolism
  • elastin degradation
Definition
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.
References
Ontology
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