Elastin

Agent Name
Elastin
CAS Number
9007-58-3
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Elastins; [ChemIDplus] Elastin, from bovine neck ligament; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Proteins
Description
Powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"An insoluble protein extracted from mammalian organisms." [ChemIDplus] "Elastin is a protein in connective tissue that is elastic and allows many tissues in the body to resume their shape after stretching or contracting." [Wikipedia]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
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