Elastinolysis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Elastinolysis is a noun meaning The biochemical breakdown of elastin.
Meaning
The biochemical breakdown of elastin.
Example Sentences
TLR4 signaling promotes elastinolysis by mediating MMP-2 production in VSMCs. In addition, TLR4 is essential in maintenance of the basal IL-6 and MCP-1 expression in VSMCs [27 ], and contributes to a proinflammatory phenotype in VSMCs under stimulation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include elastinase, elastinogenesis, elastase, collagenolysis, gelatinolysis, elastokine.
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