53 citations
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September 1999 in “Journal of Synchrotron Radiation” This study shows that microdiffraction experiments reveal structural layers in keratinous tissues, each with different keratin types, potentially explaining their dual role as mechanical support and chemical barriers.
39 citations
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January 1979 in “Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea” This study observed that surfactants in cosmetic treatments can bind to keratinous tissues like hair and nails, affecting their tensile properties and possibly leading to deterioration depending on the specific detergents used.
November 2011 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This article reviews the role of keratins in epithelial tissues, emphasizing their importance for regular function, and reports no new experimental results.
80 citations
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June 2002 in “Molecular Biology of the Cell” This study found that type II keratins in proliferating epithelial tissues are phosphorylated at a conserved motif during mitosis and stress, impacting keratin solubilization and reorganization.
238 citations
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May 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”