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Insoluble in water, alcohol, dilute acids or alkalis. Partially digested by pepsin | Insoluble in water, alcohol, dilute acids or alkalis. Partially digested by pepsin | ||
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* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 | * Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 | ||
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* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | * ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | ||
| − | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Skin." | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Skin." Accessed 19 Aug. 2004 . |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:41, 1 August 2022
Description
A yellowish fibrous mass composed of elastomeric proteins that connect tissues in the skin. Elastin allows the skin to stretch then return to its original shape. It is contained in the dermis and provides support for ligaments, blood vessels, and collagen fibers.
Other Properties
Insoluble in water, alcohol, dilute acids or alkalis. Partially digested by pepsin
Resources and Citations
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Matt Roberts, Don Etherington, Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books: a Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC, 1982
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Skin." Accessed 19 Aug. 2004 .