Description_x000D_ Application_x000D_ Elastin is a structural protein which has been used in studies of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It may be used to investigate why there is a lack of repair for these proteins in patients with COPD._x000D_ Highly stable and hemocompatible protein now finding use in construction of biomaterials as a result of several strategies for its solubilization._x000D_ Packaging_x000D_ 5, 10 g in poly bottle_x000D_ Biochem/physiol Actions_x000D_ Protein responsible for the elasticity of many tissues. It is especially important in blood vessels, where it comprises about 50% of the dry tissue weight.