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Elaunin
Elaunin
is a component of elastic fibers formed from a deposition of
elastin
between
oxytalan
fibers. It is found in the
periodontal ligament
and in the
connective tissue
of the
dermis
, particularly in association with
sweat glands
. The word elaunin is derived from the
Greek
verb ἐλαύνω "I steer".
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