277 citations
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October 1982 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” This study found that the cytokeratin patterns in skin epithelia can distinguish between different types, with basal-cell epitheliomas showing a striking similarity to the pilosebaceous tract.
198 citations
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October 1986 in “Differentiation”
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April 1996 in “Cell biology international” This review discusses changes in keratin structure or gene expression that result in various skin disorders and reports no new clinical findings.
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December 1995 in “Anthropologischer Anzeiger” This study reports that electrophoretic patterns of hair keratins are more similar among family members than unrelated individuals, potentially aiding genetic studies.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study found that different polypeptides, including KP peptide and hydrolyzed keratin, can improve the mechanical properties of damaged hair under varying conditions, with reduction environments and cysteine content influencing their effectiveness.