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List of keratins expressed in the human integumentary system

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There are many different keratin proteins normally expressed in the human integumentary system.

Keratin protein expression within the various layers and anatomic locations of the human integumentary system
Keratin type Location of expression
1 Suprabasal epidermis of skin
2 (2e) Granular layer
3 Cornea
4 Suprabasal epidermis of mucosa
5 Basal layer
6a Suprabasal palmoplantar skin
6b Basal palmoplantar skin
Nail bed
Hair follicle
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9 Suprabasal palmoplantar skin
10 Suprabasal epidermis
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12 Cornea
13 Suprabasal epidermis of mucosa
14 Basal layer
15 Basal layer of mucosa
16 Suprabasal palmoplantar skin
17 Basal palmoplantar skin
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19 Bulge region of the hair follicle
20 Merkel cell
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References

  • Bolognia, Jean L.; et al. (2007). Dermatology. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 1-4160-2999-0.
  • James, William D.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
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