Abstract
Synthesis of crosslinked elastin was measured in cultures of pleural mesothelial cells. Results indicate that mesothelial cells are a rich source of crosslinked elastin and may therefore be useful for in vitro studies of this connective tissue component.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Autoradiography
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Cells, Cultured
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Desmosine / biosynthesis
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Elastin / biosynthesis*
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Humans
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Isodesmosine / biosynthesis
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Pleura / cytology*
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Pleura / metabolism
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Serous Membrane / cytology
Substances
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Desmosine
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Elastin
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Isodesmosine