Desmosine
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Desmosine is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A crosslink compound responsible for the rubbery properties of elastin.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A crosslink compound responsible for the rubbery properties of elastin.
Word Forms
- desmosines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include isodesmosine, deoxypyridinoline, dendralene, elastolefin, chondrosin, elastomer.
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