Elastin in our skin

Differences between Elastin and Collagen
ELASTIN | COLLAGEN |
Elastin is a major structural protein in the connective tissue of the elastic structures | Collagen is a main structural protein found in skin and the connective tissue |
Less abundant than collagen | Third most abundant protein in the body |
Yellow color protein | White color protein |
Found in blood vessels and skin | Found in the connective tissue, skin, blood veseles, corneas, muscles and bones |
Makes structures elastic | Gives strength to structures |
Mainly produced in the fetus. It is no longer produced after puberty | Produced throughout life until ageing begins |
Deficiencies from Marfan’s syndrome, atherosclerosis and emphysema | Deficiencies form osteogenesis imperfect, chondrodysplasias, and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome |