Elastin

Elastin (CAS 9007-58-3) is a structural protein derived from animal connective tissue, used for its film-forming and moisture-retention properties.

Where is Elastin used?

• Personal care: serums, creams and hair treatments
• Cosmetics: humectant in anti-aging lines
• Pharmaceutical and biomedical research: biomaterial scaffold component in tissue engineering
• Wound care: biocompatibility supports cell adhesion and structural integrity
• Biotechnology: hydrolyzed fractions serve as reference materials and research reagents for protein interaction studies.

Good to know: Hydrolyzed forms offer improved solubility for liquid formulation systems.

Commercial specifications

• Purity levels vary by supplier and end-use requirement