Keratin 15 Expression in Stratified Epithelia: Downregulation in Activated Keratinocytes

    March 1999 in “ Journal of Investigative Dermatology ”
    Ahmad Waseem, Yasmin Alam, Anand Lalli … Irene M. Leigh
    Studysummary This study found that keratin 15 expression is downregulated in hyperproliferative conditions like psoriasis and hypertrophic scars, suggesting it is not compatible with keratinocyte activation.
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