Functional analysis of keratin components in the mouse hair follicle inner root sheath

February 2004 in “ British Journal of Dermatology ”

Rebecca M. Porter, M. V. Gandhi, N.J. Wilson, Pamela Wood, W.H. Irwin McLean, E. Birgitte Lane

TLDR Keratin in mouse hair follicles is complex and plays specific roles.

The study provided evidence of the complexity of keratin expression within the three concentric layers of the inner root sheath in mouse hair follicles. This research contributed to the understanding of the specific roles and interactions of keratin components in hair follicle structure and function, highlighting the intricate nature of keratin expression patterns in these layers.

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