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Macromolecular Substances > Polymers > Biopolymers > Elastin > Elastin-Like Polypeptides
... > Chemical Actions and Uses > Specialty Uses of Chemicals > Biomedical and Dental Materials > Polymers > Biopolymers > Elastin > Elastin-Like Polypeptides
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... > Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Proteins > Scleroproteins > Extracellular Matrix Proteins > Elastin > Elastin-Like Polypeptides
Pharmaceutical Preparations > Dosage Forms > Drug Carriers > Elastin-Like Polypeptides
Investigative Techniques > Technology, Pharmaceutical > Dosage Forms > Drug Carriers > Elastin-Like Polypeptides
... > Technology, Industry, and Agriculture > Technology > Technology, Pharmaceutical > Dosage Forms > Drug Carriers > Elastin-Like Polypeptides
Therapeutics > Drug Therapy > Drug Delivery Systems > Drug Carriers > Elastin-Like Polypeptides

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Elastin-Like Polypeptides  

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Entry terms

  • Elastin-Like Polypeptides (ELPs)

Scope note

  • Synthetic biopolymers that are formed by repeating amino acid sequences that are naturally found in TROPOELASTIN. They are useful for various purposes, including DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS, TISSUE SCAFFOLDS, and ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS.

History note

  • 2024

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000097825

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