GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Elastin is a critical skin protein consisting of crosslinked tropoelastin. Elastin combines with microfibrils to form elastic fibers that provide stretch and recoil to the skin.

Detailed explanation-2: -Elastin’s main function is to allow tissues in your body to stretch out and shrink back. Your arteries are tube-shaped blood vessels that carry blood from your heart through your body. Elastin gives your arteries stretchy characteristics that make it easier for your heart to pump blood.

Detailed explanation-3: -This surface activity forms a disorganized “coat” of collagen that may adhere to skin and restrict mobility of ligaments, tendons, or joint capsules. Elastin, like collagen, is a protein which is a major constituent of the ECM of connective tissue. It is present as long, flexible strands in the soft tissue.