Term Name: | elastin catabolic process |
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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. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0060309] QuickGO AmiGO |