Cornification in Reptilian Epidermis Occurs Through the Deposition of Keratin-Associated Beta-Proteins (Beta-Keratins) Onto a Scaffold of Intermediate Filament Keratins

    October 2012 in “ Journal of Morphology ”
    Lorenzo Alibardi
    Studysummary This study identified the distribution of keratin-associated proteins during cornification in the epidermis of reptiles, revealing unique structural characteristics in sauropsid keratin proteins compared to other vertebrates.
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