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Where can we find elastin in the human body?

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Elastin is a protein found in connective tissues which are the major supporting tissues of the body. Elastin gives elasticity to the structures and is generally present in the form of elastic fibres which are flexible and less branched. Elastin is found in the skin, lungs, intestinal wall, artery walls.

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