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GlossaryKeratin 2

protein providing structural strength to skin, hair, and nails

Keratin 2 (KRT2) is a type of protein found in the outer layer of the skin, hair, and nails. It plays a crucial role in providing structural strength and resilience to these tissues, helping to protect them from damage and wear. Mutations in the KRT2 gene can lead to skin disorders such as ichthyosis bullosa of Siemens, which is characterized by blistering and scaling of the skin.

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research Follicular Induction and CK20+ Merkel Cells Overlying Cutaneous Focal Mucinosis

1 citations, December 2018 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology”

Some skin growths with mucin can form hair follicles and resemble skin cancer, but a special stain can help tell them apart.

research Localization of the Rabies Virus Antigen in Merkel Cells in the Follicle-Sinus Complexes of Muzzle Skins of Rabid Dogs

11 citations, September 2016 in “Journal of virological methods”

Rabies virus was found in specific skin cells of rabid dogs' muzzles, suggesting these cells could help diagnose rabies.

research Assessment of Markers Expressed in Human Hair Follicles According to Different Skin Regions

6 citations, July 2018 in “Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine”

Different body parts have varying levels of certain hair follicle markers.

research Anatomical Mapping and Density of Merkel Cells in Skin and Mucosae of the Dog

6 citations, June 2016 in “The anatomical record”

Dogs have varying numbers of touch-sensitive Merkel cells in different skin areas, with most in the oral mucosa and facial skin, unrelated to age, sex, breed, or color.

Human Epithelial Hair Follicle Stem Cells and Their Progeny: Current State of Knowledge, the Widening Gap in Translational Research and Future Challenges

research Human Epithelial Hair Follicle Stem Cells and Their Progeny: Current State of Knowledge, the Widening Gap in Translational Research and Future Challenges

106 citations, March 2014 in “BioEssays”

We need more research to better understand human hair follicle stem cells for improved treatments for hair loss and skin cancer.

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