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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 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.

research Histopathological and Immunohistochemical Study of Trichoblastoma in the Rabbit

9 citations, August 2017 in “Journal of comparative pathology”

Trichoblastomas in rabbits are linked to uncontrolled embryonic hair growth and have distinct histological features.

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.

research Cutaneous Adnexal Cysts Revisited: A Novel Classification Based on Morphological and Molecular Features

April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

The conclusion introduces a new way to classify skin cysts using their shape and genetic markers.

research The Abnormal Skin Structure of Newborn Wistar Rats Maternally Treated with Aspartame: Histological and Immunohistochemical Study

May 2016 in “Research opinions in animal & veterinary sciences”

Maternal aspartame consumption during pregnancy leads to skin damage and higher apoptosis in newborn rat offspring.

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