List of keratins expressed in the human integumentary system

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 typeLocation of expression
1Suprabasal epidermis of skin
2 (2e)Granular layer
3Cornea
4Suprabasal epidermis of mucosa
5Basal layer
6aSuprabasal palmoplantar skin
6bBasal palmoplantar skin
Nail bed
Hair follicle
7
8
9Suprabasal palmoplantar skin
10Suprabasal epidermis
11
12Cornea
13Suprabasal epidermis of mucosa
14Basal layer
15Basal layer of mucosa
16Suprabasal palmoplantar skin
17Basal palmoplantar skin
18
19Bulge region of the hair follicle
20Merkel cell
21

See also

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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