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GlossaryKeratin 17 (CK17)

protein crucial for skin, hair, and nail structure

Keratin 17 (K17) is a type of protein found in the skin, hair follicles, and nails, playing a crucial role in their structural integrity and resilience. It is also involved in cellular processes like growth and repair, and its abnormal expression is linked to certain skin disorders and cancers.

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research Cytokeratins as Markers of Follicular Differentiation

121 citations , December 2001 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology”

TB and BCC tumors show similar follicular differentiation patterns.

research Solid Basal Cell Epithelioma Possibly Originates From the Outer Root Sheath of the Hair Follicle

61 citations , August 1993 in “PubMed”

Basal cell epithelioma likely starts from the hair follicle's outer root sheath.

research The Changes in the Expression Levels of Follicular Markers in Keratoacanthoma Depend on the Stage: Keratoacanthoma Is a Follicular Neoplasm Exhibiting Infundibular/Isthmic Differentiation Without Expression of CK15

28 citations , February 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology”

Keratoacanthoma changes as it grows, showing different hair follicle characteristics at each stage.

Clinicopathologic Study of 90 Cases of Trichofolliculoma

research Clinicopathologic Study of 90 Cases of Trichofolliculoma

19 citations , September 2016 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Trichofolliculoma is a unique benign tumor mainly affecting middle-aged adults' faces, often misdiagnosed without histopathology.

3D-Printed Degradable Hair Follicle Hanging Drop Scaffolds Integrated With Tissue Engineered Skin Promotes Hair Follicle Regeneration In Vitro

research 3D-Printed Degradable Hair Follicle Hanging Drop Scaffolds Integrated With Tissue Engineered Skin Promotes Hair Follicle Regeneration In Vitro

February 2025 in “International Journal of Bioprinting”

3D-printed scaffolds help regenerate hair follicles in lab-grown skin.

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