Scleroprotein
Scleroprotein
Scleroprotein (pronunciation: skle-ro-pro-tein) is a type of simple protein found in organisms. It is a class of proteins that includes keratin, collagen, and elastin, which are all structural proteins that provide support and shape to tissues and organs.
Etymology
The term "scleroprotein" is derived from the Greek word "skleros" meaning hard, and "protein", a term coined by Jöns Jacob Berzelius in 1838, which comes from the Greek word "proteios" meaning primary or holding the first place.
Related Terms
- Keratin: A type of scleroprotein that is the key structural material making up hair, nails, feathers, horns, claws, hooves, calluses, and the outer layer of skin among vertebrates.
- Collagen: The most abundant protein in the body, it is a scleroprotein that forms the fibrous support structures of cells, tissues, and organs. It provides the strength and elasticity needed for various parts of the body.
- Elastin: A highly elastic scleroprotein in connective tissue that allows many tissues in the body to resume their shape after stretching or contracting.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Scleroprotein
- Wikipedia's article - Scleroprotein
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