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    Glossary Type I Keratin

    Type I keratin is a fibrous protein that is a key structural component of hair, skin, and nails. It is classified as an acidic keratin and is primarily found in the hard tissues of the body, contributing to the strength and resilience of hair strands. In the context of hair loss, understanding type I keratin is relevant as it plays a crucial role in hair follicle health and integrity; any disruption in its production or structure can lead to weakened hair and increased susceptibility to hair loss. Distinguishing characteristics of type I keratin include its high tensile strength and its ability to form complex structures with other keratins, particularly type II keratins, to create the overall architecture of hair.

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    1. A new mutation in the type II hair cortex keratin hHb1 involved in the inherited hair disorder monilethrix Human Genetics · 1997 · 100 citations
    2. Type II Keratins Are Phosphorylated on a Unique Motif during Stress and Mitosis in Tissues and Cultured Cells Molecular Biology of the Cell · 2002 · 80 citations
    3. Hair follicle differentiation: expression, structure and evolutionary conservation of the hair type II keratin intermediate filament gene family Development · 1992 · 65 citations
    4. A gene for monilethrix is closely linked to the type II keratin gene cluster at 12q13 Human Molecular Genetics · 1995 · 54 citations
    5. Sequence Data and Chromosomal Localization of Human Type I and Type II Hair Keratin Genes Experimental Cell Research · 1995 · 52 citations
    6. Mapping of monilethrix to the type II keratin gene cluster at chromosome 12q13 in three new families, including one with variable expressivity British Journal of Dermatology · 1997 · 21 citations
    7. Sequence analyses of Type I and Type II chains in human hair and epithelial keratin intermediate filaments: Promiscuous obligate heterodimers, Type II template for molecule formation and a rationale for heterodimer formation Journal of Structural Biology · 2006 · 19 citations
    8. Complete sequence of a hair-like intermediate filament type II keratin gene DNA sequence · 1993 · 15 citations
    9. <i>In vitro</i> Assembly Properties of Human Type I and II Hair Keratins Cell structure and function · 2014 · 12 citations
    10. The Human Type II Keratin Gene Cluster on Chromosome 12q13.13: Final Count or Hidden Secrets? 2005 · 9 citations
    11. Seasonal Variability in Transcript Expression of Type I and Type II Keratins in Wool Follicles of Lustrous Fleece-Producing Magra Sheep Journal of Natural Fibers · 2023 · 1 citations
    12. K6irs1, K6irs2, K6irs3, and K6irs4 Represent the Inner-Root-Sheath-Specific Type II Epithelial Keratins of the Human Hair Follicle1 Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2003 · 130 citations
    13. Characterization of a 300 kbp Region of Human DNA Containing the Type II Hair Keratin Gene Domain Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2000 · 77 citations
    14. Sequences and differential expression of three novel human type-II hair keratins Differentiation · 1997 · 61 citations
    15. Type II Epithelial Keratin 6hf (K6hf) Is Expressed in the Companion Layer, Matrix, and Medulla in Anagen-Stage Hair Follicles Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2003 · 60 citations
    16. A Variable Monilethrix Phenotype Associated With a Novel Mutation, Glu402Lys, in the Helix Termination Motif of the Type II Hair Keratin hHb1 Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 1998 · 47 citations
    17. Monilethrix: A Novel Mutation (Glu402Lys) in the Helix Termination Motif and the First Causative Mutation (Asn114Asp) in the Helix Initiation Motif of the Type II Hair Keratin hHb6 Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 1999 · 29 citations
    18. Two Different Mutations in the Same Codon of a Type II Hair Keratin (hHb6) in Patients with Monilethrix Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 1999 · 20 citations
    19. Structure and site of expression of a murine type II hair keratin Molecular Biology Reports · 1992 · 18 citations
    20. A mutation in the type II hair keratin KRT86 gene in a Han family with monilethrix 2011 · 3 citations
    21. A missense mutation in the type II hair keratin hHb3 is associated with monilethrix Journal of Medical Genetics · 2005 · 79 citations
    22. A mutation in the type II hair keratin KRT86 gene in a Han family with monilethrix 生物医学研究杂志:英文版 · 2011 · 3 citations
    23. 301 Whole exome sequencing in AA patients identifies a hotspot mutation in the type II hair keratin gene, KRT82 2020
    24. Mutation analysis of type II hair keratin gene in a pedigree with monilethrix Chinese Journal of Dermatology · 2010
    25. Mutation detection of type II hair cortex keratin gene KRT86 in a Chinese Han family with congenital monilethrix Chinese Medical Journal · 2013 · 4 citations
    26. Role of human type II hair keratins in intermediate filament bundling in vitro 2015
    27. Directed Expression of a Chimeric Type II Keratin Partially Rescues Keratin 5-null Mice Journal of Biological Chemistry · 2014 · 15 citations
    28. Characterization of New Members of the Human Type II Keratin Gene Family and a General Evaluation of the Keratin Gene Domain on Chromosome 12q13.13 Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2005 · 92 citations
    29. A Small Deletion Hotspot in the Type II Keratin Gene<i>mK6irs1/Krt2-6g</i>on Mouse Chromosome 15, a Candidate for Causing the Wavy Hair of the Caracul (<i>Ca</i>) Mutation Genetics · 2003 · 53 citations
    30. In vitro assembly properties of human type I and II hair keratins Medical Entomology and Zoology · 2014 · 1 citations