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Elevated dermal desmosine content

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An increased amount of desmosine measure in the skin. Desmosine is a cross-linking amino acid formed from lysyl residues in elastin. [ PMID:2307214 ]

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Disorders of elastosis may show an increased content of desmosines, whereas elastolytic disorders may show a reduced content of desmosine.

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HPO:probinson

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2016-10-15T13:13:02Z

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An increased amount of desmosine measure in the skin. Desmosine is a cross-linking amino acid formed from lysyl residues in elastin.

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