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GO: Cellular Component

elastic fiber

Term ID
GO:0071953
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. 20236620
References
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes