Term Name: | elastic fiber |
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Synonyms: | elastic fibre, elastin fiber |
Definition: | 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. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0071953] QuickGO AmiGO |