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GlossaryIntermediate Filaments

structural proteins in cells providing mechanical support and stability

Intermediate filaments are a type of structural protein found within cells that help maintain their shape and integrity. They are part of the cytoskeleton, which also includes microtubules and actin filaments, and they provide mechanical support to cells, enabling them to withstand stress and strain.

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research The Autoimmune Regulator (AIRE), Defective in Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy Patients, Is Expressed in Human Epidermal and Follicular Keratinocytes and Associates With the Intermediate Filament Protein Cytokeratin 17

24 citations, March 2011 in “The American journal of pathology”

AIRE protein, defective in APECED patients, is found in skin and hair cells and interacts with cytokeratin 17.

research A General Mathematical Model for the In Vitro Assembly Dynamics of Intermediate Filament Proteins

5 citations, February 2022 in “Biophysical journal”

The model shows that filament flexibility and amino acid differences affect how fast intermediate filament proteins assemble.

research Trichohyalin, an Intermediate Filament-Associated Protein of the Hair Follicle

116 citations, April 1986 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology”

Trichohyalin is a protein in hair follicles that helps form hair filaments.

research Structure and Mechanical Properties of Human Trichocyte Keratin Intermediate Filament Protein

51 citations, September 2012 in “Biomacromolecules”

Disulfide bonds make keratin in hair stronger and tougher.

research Disulfide Cross-Linked Network Structure of Intermediate Filament and Matrix in Hair and Wool Cortices

4 citations, January 2015 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi”

Hair and wool strength is affected by the number and type of bonds in their protein structures, with hair having more protein aggregates than wool.

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