Search
for

    Did you mean Keratin 5?
    Glossary Keratin 5

    protein providing structural support in skin and hair follicles

    Keratin 5 (KRT5) is a type of protein found in the skin and hair follicles that helps provide structural support and strength. It is particularly important in the formation of the intermediate filaments in epithelial cells, which are cells that line the surfaces and cavities of the body. Mutations in the KRT5 gene can lead to skin disorders such as epidermolysis bullosa simplex, where the skin becomes fragile and blisters easily.

    Related Terms

    Research 10 of 1000+

    1. Keratins as an Inflammation Trigger Point in Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2021 · 40 citations
    2. Directed Expression of a Chimeric Type II Keratin Partially Rescues Keratin 5-null Mice Journal of Biological Chemistry · 2014 · 15 citations
    3. Identification of somatic and germline mosaicism for a keratin 5 mutation in epidermolysis bullosa simplex in a family of which the proband was previously regarded as a sporadic case Clinical Genetics · 2004 · 26 citations
    4. Conditional Gene Expression in the Epidermis of Transgenic Mice Using the Tetracycline-Regulated Transactivators tTA and rTA Linked to the Keratin 5 Promoter Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2000 · 215 citations
    5. Efficient In Vivo Targeting of Epidermal Stem Cells by Early Gestational Intraamniotic Injection of Lentiviral Vector Driven by the Keratin 5 Promoter Molecular Therapy · 2007 · 52 citations
    6. Keratins 6, 16, and 17 in Health and Disease: A Summary of Recent Findings Current Issues in Molecular Biology · 2024 · 37 citations
    7. The inconsistent regulation of HOXC13 on different keratins and the regulation mechanism on HOXC13 in cashmere goat (Capra hircus) BMC Genomics · 2018 · 17 citations
    8. Expression of epidermal keratins and filaggrin during human fetal skin development. The Journal of Cell Biology · 1985 · 292 citations
    9. Studies on the Proteome of Human Hair - Identification of Histones and Deamidated Keratins Scientific reports · 2018 · 54 citations
    10. Proliferating trichilemmal cyst with histological malignant transformation: Identification of hair sheath keratins in the tumor. The Nishinihon Journal of Dermatology · 1989 · 3 citations
    All research results →

    Community 10 of 40

    1. Male - 25 y.o - gulfs slowly fading like my father’s - topical minoxidil, soon starting fin + keratine supplement Community · 15 Jul 2024
    2. The truth about Dutasteride (w/ sources) Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
    3. Hair continuing to recede while on Fin/Min +Dermaroller Reddit · 20 Feb 2020
    4. 22M loosing ground - 1MG fin + 2% Keto Shampoo Reddit · 15 Jul 2024
    5. Topical Dutasteride. Does it work? Reddit · 5 Jun 2024
    6. here is why isotretinoin might cause hair loss and maybe why dupa happens. Reddit · 30 Jun 2023
    7. Balding absolutely ruined my life at 17. Reddit · 1 Aug 2024
    8. Seeking Supplement Advice for Keratin Enhancement and Hair Flattening Community · 16 Feb 2026
    9. Let's talk keratin products and hair loss Reddit · 22 Sept 2025
    10. My brain absorbing the assorted off label drugs I put near it on a daily basis just for maximum keratin production Reddit · 29 Nov 2024
    All community results →

    Learn 5 of 6

    1. Azelaic Acid Acid used in acne and rosacea creams
    2. Biotin B vitamin, often sold as a hair supplement
    3. Keratin
    4. Hydrolyzed Keratin
    5. Alpha Keratin
    All learn results →