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GlossaryVimentin

protein maintaining cell shape and integrity within cytoskeleton

Vimentin is a type of protein found in cells that helps maintain their shape and integrity. It is part of the cytoskeleton, which is the framework inside cells that supports their structure and helps them move. In the context of hair and alopecia, vimentin can be involved in the health and function of hair follicle cells.

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Cytoskeleton
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research Expression of Vimentin in Hair Follicle Growth Cycle of Inner Mongolian Cashmere Goats

23 citations, January 2018 in “BMC genomics”

Vimentin is involved in regulating the hair growth cycle in Inner Mongolian Cashmere goats.

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