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beta-Keratins

Known as: beta-Keratins [Chemical/Ingredient], beta Keratins, beta Keratin 
Keratins that form into a beta-pleated sheet structure. They are principle constituents of the corneous material of the carapace and plastron of… 
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2009
2009
Beta-keratins of the crocodilian epidermis: composition, structure, and phylogenetic relationships.
Nucleotide and deduced amino acid sequences of three beta-keratins of Nile crocodile scales are presented. Using 5'- and 3'-RACE… 
2007
2007
Keratinization of sheath and calamus cells in developing and regenerating feathers.
2007
2007
Soft epidermis of a scaleless snake lacks beta-keratin.
Beta-keratins are responsible for the mechanical resistance of scales in reptiles. In a scaleless crotalus snake (Crotalus atrox… 
2006
2006
Distribution and Characterization of Keratins in the Epidermis of the Tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus; Lepidosauria, Reptilia)
Abstract Reptilian scales are mainly composed of alpha- and beta-keratins. Epidermis and molts from adult individuals of an… 
2003
2003
Ultrastructural autoradiographic and immunocytochemical analysis of setae formation and keratinization in the digital pads of the gecko Hemidactylus turcicus (Gekkonidae, Reptilia).
2003
2003
Observations on the histochemistry and ultrastructure of regenerating caudal epidermis of the tuatara Sphenodon punctatus (Sphenodontida, Lepidosauria, Reptilia)
Study of the histology, histochemistry, and fine structure of caudal epidermal regeneration in Sphenodon punctatus through… 
2002
2002
Keratinization and ultrastructure of the epidermis of late embryonic stages in the alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)
Using specific anti‐β keratin and general anti‐α keratin antibodies, keratins were located in the epidermis of the alligator… 
1995
1995
Specific activation in jun-transformed avian fibroblasts of a gene (bkj) related to the avian beta-keratin gene family.
We have analyzed differential gene expression in normal versus jun-transformed avian fibroblasts by using subtracted nucleic acid… 
1991
1991
The initial expression and patterned appearance of tenascin in scutate scales is absent from the dermis of the scaleless (sc/sc) chicken.
1985
1985
Isolation and characterisation of keratin mRNA from the scale epidermis of the embryonic chick.
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