This study provides evidence for K1 and K10 derivatives' presence in the inner root sheath and haircuticle, suggesting that these hair follicle parts may follow familiar keratinization principles.
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December 2011 in “Annals of anatomy”
This study found that involucrin likely plays a key role in forming the cornified material of the medulla and inner root sheath of human hair, contributing to its mechanical strength.
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January 2001 in “ACTA HISTOCHEMICA ET CYTOCHEMICA”
In this study, autophagy was commonly observed during keratinization in neonate rat hair follicles, suggesting lysosomal proteases and cytoplasmic enzymes may coordinate in hair follicle cell differentiation.