What Are Elastic Fibers?
Elastic fibers are groups or bundles of specific types of proteins that are called elastins. These protein bundles are found in various connective tissues found in the human body. These elastic fibers are found in such structures as blood vessels and elastic cartilage. There are some medical conditions, including high blood pressure and certain heart defects, that can cause the elastic fibers within the body to fail to develop or function normally.
