Entrez Gene Summary for ELN Gene. This gene encodes a protein that is one of the two components of elastic fibers. The encoded protein is rich in hydrophobic amino acids such as glycine and proline, which form mobile hydrophobic regions bounded by crosslinks between lysine residues.
What is Balanitis? Balanitis is a condition that causes the head of the penis (also known as the glans) to become inflamed. It can affect men of any age, although itâs thought to be especially common among boys under five. There are a number of possible causes for balanitis and some of them can lead to more serious health issues, so itâs important to see a doctor about it. Whether youâre concerned about yourself or your child, our doctors can discuss the causes and treatment of balanitis discreetly at a time and place to suit you.
Balanitis (/baelÉËnaÉªtÉªs/ ; bÃ¦lÉËnaÉªtÉªs from The greek (Î²Î¬Î»Î±Î½Î¿Ï balanos) acorn is inflammation of the glans. Penis when the foreskin is also, affected it is termed. Balanoposthitis balanitis on boys still in diapers must be distinguished from the normal redness seen in boys caused by ammoniacal. dermatitishen the foreskin is also affected, it is termed balanoposthitis. Balanitis on boys still in diapers must be distinguished from the normal redness seen in boys caused by ammoniacal dermatitis.