KnowraElastinLinked fromLinked fromThe 6 pages that link to Elastin, each with the reason it gives.All 6Related 4Compared with 2KeratinCompared with: Elastin provides elasticity, whereas keratin principally reinforces epithelial cells and protective structures.Extracellular matrixRelated: Elastin lets matrix-rich tissues such as arteries and lungs recover after stretching.CollagenCompared with: Elastin provides elasticity, whereas collagen primarily resists tensile deformation.Connective tissueRelated: Elastin gives some connective tissues flexibility and recoil.DermisRelated: Elastic fibers help dermal tissue recoil after deformation.Williams syndromeRelated: Reduced elastin production helps account for arterial stiffness and narrowing in the syndrome.