While this information is limited relative to 67EBP itself, the expression of the two other proteins that contribute to forming a functional elastin-binding complex, NEU1 and CSTA, as well as ELN, which encodes elastin, was found to be increased in CRC samples, suggesting a potential increase in the functional elastin-binding/secreting complex in CRC. This evidence concerns the gene ELN and colorectal carcinoma.