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GlossaryKeratin 17

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 Transgenic Mouse Models Support HCR as an Effector Gene in the PSORS1 Locus

37 citations, June 2004 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics”

The HCR gene contributes to psoriasis risk.

research Keratin Function and Regulation in Tissue Homeostasis and Pathogenesis

7 citations, April 2012 in “Biomolecular concepts”

Keratin is crucial for keeping skin cells healthy and its changes can lead to diseases and affect cell behavior.

research Keratins in Health and Cancer: More Than Mere Epithelial Cell Markers

438 citations, October 2010 in “Oncogene”

Keratins help protect cells, aid in cancer diagnosis, and influence cancer behavior and treatment.

research Characterization of a 190-Kilobase Pair Domain of Human Type I Hair Keratin Genes

74 citations, October 1998 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry”

The 190-kbp domain contains all human type I hair keratin genes, showing their organization and evolution.

research Immunostaining Study of Cytokeratins in Human Hair Follicle Development

2 citations, May 2020 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

The study found that specific proteins are markers of hair follicle development in human fetuses.

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