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GlossaryKeratin 16 (K16)

protein providing structural support in skin, hair, and nails

Keratin 16 (K16) is a type of protein found in the skin, hair, and nails that helps provide structural support and resilience. It is particularly important in the body's response to stress or injury, as it is upregulated in conditions like psoriasis and certain types of alopecia, where the skin or hair follicles are damaged.

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research The Functional Diversity of Epidermal Keratins Revealed by the Partial Rescue of the Keratin 14 Null Phenotype by Keratin 16

53 citations, September 1999 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology”

K16 can partially replace K14 but causes hair loss and skin issues.

research A Novel Human Type II Cytokeratin, K6hf, Specifically Expressed in the Companion Layer of the Hair Follicle

139 citations, December 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

K6hf is a unique protein found only in a specific layer of hair follicles.

research Unraveling the Molecular Mechanisms of Hair and Nail Genodermatoses

23 citations, November 2001 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Genetic discoveries are key for understanding, diagnosing, and treating inherited hair and nail disorders.

research Impaired Follicular Nrf2 Signaling: Potential Early Therapeutic Target in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Targeting impaired Nrf2 signaling might help treat hidradenitis suppurativa early on.

research Expression Patterns of Hair-Related Keratins and Epithelial Keratins in Onychopapilloma: The Significance of Clarifying the Origin of Onychopapilloma

3 citations, November 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine”

Onychopapilloma likely originates from the nail bed, not the nail matrix.

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