Keratin Expression in the Normal Nail Unit: Markers of Regional Differentiation
January 2000
in “
British Journal of Dermatology
”
New to Keratin? There is a guide in the encyclopedia. Read the guide → keratin nail unit antikeratin monoclonal antibodies acidic hair-type keratin Ha1 epidermal keratins K1 epidermal keratins K10 keratin K17 keratin K6 keratin K16 nail matrix proximal nail fold nail bed digit pulp eccrine duct simple epithelial keratins K7 simple epithelial keratins K8 simple epithelial keratins K18 epibasal cells Merkel cells hair-type keratin epidermal keratins
Studysummary This study found that keratin expression patterns vary within nail unit structures, with the nail matrix uniquely expressing the acidic hair-type keratin Ha1.
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