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Mfap5 | Microfibrillar-associated protein 5; May play a role in hematopoiesis. In the cardiovascular system, could regulate growth factors or participate in cell signaling in maintaining large vessel integrity. Component of the elastin-associated microfibrils (By similarity). (164 aa) | ||||
Emilin1 | EMILIN-1; May be responsible for anchoring smooth muscle cells to elastic fibers, and may be involved not only in the formation of the elastic fiber, but also in the processes that regulate vessel assembly. Has cell adhesive capacity (By similarity). May have a function in placenta formation and initial organogenesis and a later role in interstitial connective tissue. (1017 aa) | ||||
Eln | Elastin; Major structural protein of tissues such as aorta and nuchal ligament, which must expand rapidly and recover completely. Molecular determinant of the late arterial morphogenesis, stabilizing arterial structure by regulating proliferation and organization of vascular smooth muscle. (860 aa) |