elastic fiberImported
An supramolecular fiber that consists of an insoluble core of polymerized tropoelastin monomers and a surrounding mantle of microfibrils. Elastic fibers provide elasticity and recoiling to tissues and organs, and maintain structural integrity against mechanical strain.
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Exact Synonyms
elastic fibre
elastin fiber
class Information
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mah
creation_date
2010-10-11T11:44:57Z
has_obo_namespace
cellular_component
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