A keratin scaffold regulates epidermal barrier formation, mitochondrial lipid composition, and activity. [PDF]
, 2015 Keratin intermediate filaments (KIFs) protect the epidermis against mechanical force, support strong adhesion, help barrier formation, and regulate growth.
Adams +140 more
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The time-dependent expression of keratins 5 and 13 during the reepithelialization of human skin wounds [PDF]
, 1993 The time-dependent reepithelialization of 55 human surgical skin wounds with a wound age between 8h and more than 2 months was investigated by the immunohistochemical localization of cytokeratins 5 and 13.
A. Nerlich +25 more
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Cells, 2019 Intermediate filament (IF) proteins make up the largest family of cytoskeletal proteins in metazoans, and are traditionally known for their roles in fostering structural integrity in cells and tissues.
Pooja Sharma +3 more
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Evolutionary origin and diversification of epidermal barrier proteins in amniotes. [PDF]
, 2014 The evolution of amniotes has involved major molecular innovations in the epidermis. In particular, distinct structural proteins that undergo covalent cross-linking during cornification of keratinocytes facilitate the formation of mechanically resilient ...
Alibardi, Lorenzo +7 more
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A novel and ancient group of type I keratins with members in bichir, sturgeon and gar
Frontiers in Zoology, 2007 1. Background Vertebrate epithelial cells typically express a specific set of keratins. In teleosts, keratins are also present in a variety of mesenchymal cells, which usually express vimentin.
Neumann Sebastian +4 more
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A splice variant in KRT71 is associated with curly coat phenotype of Selkirk Rex cats. [PDF]
, 2013 One of the salient features of the domestic cat is the aesthetics of its fur. The Selkirk Rex breed is defined by an autosomal dominant woolly rexoid hair (ADWH) abnormality that is characterized by tightly curled hair shafts.
Alhaddad, Hasan +6 more
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Широкое многообразие кератинов человека
Vestnik Dermatologii i Venerologii, 2017 А review presents systematic data about the diversity of human keratins. The results of numerous studies concerning the structure and functions of keratins, their distribution in various cells and tissues were summarized.
M. M. Yunusbaeva +4 more
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Obtaining human hair keratin-based films and their characteristics
Біологічні студії, 2021 Background. Keratins are natural biopolymers with a wide range of applications in the field of biotechnology. Materials and Methods. Extraction of keratins was performed by a modified Nakamura method using 250 mM DTT.
V. V. Mykhaliuk, V. V. Havryliak
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Convergent Evolution of Cysteine-Rich Keratins in Hard Skin Appendages of Terrestrial Vertebrates
Molecular biology and evolution, 2019 Terrestrial vertebrates have evolved hard skin appendages, such as scales, claws, feathers, and hair that play crucial roles in defense, predation, locomotion, and thermal insulation.
F. Ehrlich +4 more
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Effect of liquid nitrogen pre-treatment on various types of wool waste fibres for biogas production [PDF]
, 2018 This study investigated the role of liquid nitrogen (LN2) in increasing microbial accessibility of wool proteins for biogas production. It involves a mechanical size reduction of four different types of raw wool fibres, namely, Blackface, Bluefaced ...
Akunna, Joseph C. +2 more
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