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Biology 150 - Proteins in biology; structure and fucntions ... Proteins are Classified by Function ... provide support... collagen fibers of tendons (wounds), elastin of ligaments, keratin of hair & feathers, fibroin of silk & spider webs...
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www.bio.miami.edu/~cmallery/150/protein/proteinsb.htm
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A major function of keratin IFs is to protect epithelial cells from mechanical and non-mechanical stresses that cause cell rupture and death. ...
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linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0955067406001888
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We identified loss-of-function mutations in the keratin 5 gene (KRT5) in all affected family members and in six unrelated patients with DDD. These represent the first identified mutations that lead to haploinsufficiency in a keratin gene.
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/16465624
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Ku NO; Omary MB; Department of Medicine, Palo Alto VA Medical Center and Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA. namonku@stanford.edu ... Keratin 8 (K8) variants predispose to human liver injury via poorly understood mechanisms. ... Liver Function Tests...
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/16818723
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KEROTINOCYTES: produce a fibrous protein called KERATIN. Hair is made of dead keratinized skin cells. Nails are made of tightly compressed keratinized cells. Contains proteins that keep the skin waterproof .
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_function_of_kerat...
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protect epithelial cells from mechanical and non-mechanical stresses that cause cell rupture and death
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Whats_the_Nature_and_function...
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Lecture Outline - Chapter 2 ... Proteins function for structure: keratin in hair and nails, collagen in connective tissue, muscle proteins, etc. ... Function in reproduction of cells and code for production of proteins.
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www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/maderinquiry/lecture/lecture...
www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/maderinquiry/lecture/lecture2.html
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function of keratins that allows cells to cope with mechanical stresses. This keratin-related cytoprotective effect is most evident ...
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stke.sciencemag.org/cgi/reprint/jcb;174/1/115.pdf
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These horny cells are not just old and charged with keratin, but are in actual fact dead cells, which eventually detach themselves and shed. These cells are arranged in an overlapping fashion and are the first line of defense for any substance trying to enter the body.
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www.cremedevie.com/skin.htm
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