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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 missense mutation in the type II hair keratin hHb3 is associated with monilethrix Journal of Medical Genetics · 2005 · 79 citations
    2. Characterization of a 300 kbp Region of Human DNA Containing the Type II Hair Keratin Gene Domain Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2000 · 77 citations
    3. Sequences and differential expression of three novel human type-II hair keratins Differentiation · 1997 · 61 citations
    4. 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
    5. 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
    6. 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
    7. 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
    8. Structure and site of expression of a murine type II hair keratin Molecular Biology Reports · 1992 · 18 citations
    9. A mutation in the type II hair keratin KRT86 gene in a Han family with monilethrix 2011 · 3 citations
    10. 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
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