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    Glossary Keratin-Associated Proteins

    bind to keratin fibers, strengthening hair and nails

    Keratin-Associated Proteins (KAPs) are a group of proteins that bind to keratin fibers, which are the structural components of hair, nails, and the outer layer of skin. They play a crucial role in the formation and strength of these keratin structures by cross-linking with keratin, thereby enhancing the rigidity and resilience of hair and other keratinized tissues.

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    1. Human Hair Keratin‐Associated Proteins (KAPs) International review of cytology · 2006 · 226 citations
    2. Molecular evolution of the keratin associated protein gene family in mammals, role in the evolution of mammalian hair BMC Evolutionary Biology · 2008 · 119 citations
    3. Characterization of a First Domain of Human High Glycine-Tyrosine and High Sulfur Keratin-associated Protein (KAP) Genes on Chromosome 21q22.1 2002 · 100 citations
    4. Characterization of a Cluster of Human High/Ultrahigh Sulfur Keratin-associated Protein Genes Embedded in the Type I Keratin Gene Domain on Chromosome 17q12-21 2001 · 98 citations
    5. Expression patterns of keratin intermediate filament and keratin associated protein genes in wool follicles Differentiation · 2009 · 95 citations
    6. Human Hair Keratin-Associated Proteins 2005 · 71 citations
    7. Mammalian keratin associated proteins (KRTAPs) subgenomes: disentangling hair diversity and adaptation to terrestrial and aquatic environments BMC genomics · 2014 · 65 citations
    8. Hair Keratin Associated Proteins: Characterization of a Second High Sulfur KAP Gene Domain on Human Chromosome 2111In fond memory of Dr Peter Steinert. 2004 · 62 citations
    9. A novel purification procedure for keratin-associated proteins and keratin from human hair Journal of Biological Macromolecules · 2013 · 54 citations
    10. Human KAP Genes, Only the Half of it? Extensive Size Polymorphisms in Hair Keratin-Associated Protein Genes 2005 · 53 citations
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