Sequence and Expression of Human Hair Keratin Genes

    July 1994 in “ Journal of Dermatological Science ”
    Paul E. Bowden, Sandra D. Hainey, Gillian A. Parker, Malcolm B. Hodgins
    Studysummary This study identified and characterized human hair-specific keratin genes, revealing their sequence homology with mouse counterparts and expression in hair follicle precortical cells.
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