The Role of Keratin Proteins and Their Genes in the Growth, Structure, and Properties of Hair

    January 1997 in “ Birkhäuser Basel eBooks ”
    Barry C. Powell, G.E. Rogers
    TLDR Keratin proteins and their genes are crucial for hair growth and structure.
    The document explored the structure and formation of hair at the cellular and molecular level, focusing on hair keratin proteins and their genes, including their structure, function, and regulation within the hair follicle. It also examined the major proteins and genes of the inner and outer root sheaths. The study highlighted the significance of hair follicle development, emphasizing the factors involved, and discussed hair genetic diseases, as well as transgenic and gene knockout models. These models were noted for their role in simulating natural mutations, which advanced the understanding of cellular interactions in hair formation.
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