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protein crucial for cell adhesion in skin and hair

Plakophilin-1 (PKP1) is a protein that plays a crucial role in the formation and maintenance of desmosomes, which are structures that help cells stick together, particularly in tissues that experience a lot of stress, like the skin and heart. Mutations in the gene encoding Plakophilin-1 can lead to skin disorders and hair loss conditions, such as ectodermal dysplasia/skin fragility syndrome, highlighting its importance in maintaining the integrity of epithelial tissues.

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research Animal Models of Human Skin Disease

4 citations , September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology”

Mutations in certain skin proteins cause severe skin issues, while others have limited effects, highlighting the need to understand these proteins for better treatments.

research Inherited Disorders of the Hair

2 citations , January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks”

The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.

Folliculin, the Product of the Birt-Hogg-Dube Tumor Suppressor Gene, Interacts with the Adherens Junction Protein p0071 to Regulate Cell-Cell Adhesion

research Folliculin, the Product of the Birt-Hogg-Dube Tumor Suppressor Gene, Interacts with the Adherens Junction Protein p0071 to Regulate Cell-Cell Adhesion

72 citations , November 2012 in “PloS one”

The protein folliculin, involved in a rare disease, works with another protein to control how cells stick together and their organization, and changes in this interaction can lead to disease symptoms.

research Beyond Expectations: The Role of Keratin Intermediate Filament Proteins in Epidermal Integrity

70 citations , January 2014 in “International review of cell and molecular biology”

Keratin proteins are crucial for healthy skin, but mutations can cause skin disorders with no effective treatments yet.

research Histopathological and Ultrastructural Study of Ectodermal Dysplasia/Skin Fragility Syndrome

31 citations , August 2005 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology”

The study concluded that PKP1 is essential for skin integrity and hair growth, and its dysfunction causes the symptoms of ectodermal dysplasia/skin fragility syndrome.

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