Term Name:	elastin catabolic process
Synonyms:	elastin breakdown, elastin catabolism, elastin degradation
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of elastin. Elastin is a glycoprotein which is randomly coiled and crosslinked to form elastic fibers that are found in connective tissue.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0060309]    QuickGO    AmiGO