Identification of Two Novel Clusters of Ultrahigh-Sulfur Keratin-Associated Protein Genes on Human Chromosome 11

May 2004 in “ Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications ”

Shoichi Yahagi

keratin-associated protein KAP KRTAP5 ultrahigh-sulfur UHS cysteine hair roots genomic duplication keratin protein hair protein

Studysummary This study identified nine novel KRTAP5 family genes associated with human hair formation, demonstrating preferential expression in hair roots and suggesting their role in hair development.

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