TLDR TIP39 and PTH2R help control calcium levels and skin cell development.
The study investigated the role of the parathyroid hormone second receptor (PTH2R) and its ligand, tuberoinfundibular peptide of 39 residues (TIP39), in skin biology, focusing on keratinocyte differentiation and calcium homeostasis. TIP39 and PTH2R were found in human and mouse skin, with TIP39 increasing intracellular calcium levels in keratinocytes, promoting differentiation. This was evidenced by decreased keratin-14 and increased involucrin expression. PTH2R−/− mice showed increased epidermal thickness, suggesting TIP39 and PTH2R's role in regulating keratinocyte function and skin development. The study highlighted TIP39's potential impact on calcium transport and genetic skin disorders, emphasizing the need for further research on PTH-related genes in skin function.
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