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Results 1 - 10 of 15 for keratin
  1. Atopic dermatitis 
    Atopic dermatitis (also known as atopic eczema) is a disorder characterized by inflammation of the skin (dermatitis). The condition usually begins in early infancy, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/atopic-dermatitis - Genetics
  2. Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis 
    ... These genes provide instructions for making proteins called keratin 1 and keratin 10, which are found in cells called keratinocytes ... of the skin (the epidermis). The tough, fibrous keratin proteins attach to each other and form fibers ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/epidermolytic-hyperkeratosis - Genetics
  3. White sponge nevus 
    ... These genes provide instructions for making proteins called keratins. Keratins are a group of tough, fibrous proteins that ... body and make up the different mucosae. The keratin 4 protein (produced from the KRT4 gene) and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/white-sponge-nevus - Genetics
  4. Steatocystoma multiplex 
    ... gene provides instructions for making a protein called keratin 17, which is produced in the nails, the ... also found in the skin's sebaceous glands. Keratin 17 partners with a similar protein called keratin ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/steatocystoma-multiplex - Genetics
  5. Dowling-Degos disease 
    ... gene provides instructions for making a protein called keratin 5, which is produced in cells called keratinocytes ... the outer layer of the skin (the epidermis). Keratin 5 is one component of molecules called keratin ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/dowling-degos-disease - Genetics
  6. Monilethrix 
    ... genes provide instructions for making proteins known as keratins. Keratins are a group of tough, fibrous proteins that ... provides instructions for making the type II hair keratin K81 protein (K81); the KRT83 gene provides instruction ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/monilethrix - Genetics
  7. Meesmann corneal dystrophy 
    ... These genes provide instructions for making proteins called keratin 12 and keratin 3, which are found in the corneal epithelium. ... disorder. The cysts likely contain clumps of abnormal keratin proteins and other cellular debris. When the cysts ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/meesmann-corneal-dystrophy - Genetics
  8. Cryptogenic cirrhosis 
    ... in genes that provide instructions for making certain keratin proteins. Keratins are a group of tough, fibrous proteins that ... hair, nails, and similar tissues. People with these keratin gene mutations are more likely to have fibrous ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/cryptogenic-cirrhosis - Genetics
  9. Epidermolysis bullosa simplex 
    ... These genes provide instructions for making proteins called keratin 5 and keratin 14. These tough, fibrous proteins work together to ... either the KRT5 or KRT14 gene prevent the keratin proteins from assembling into strong networks, causing cells ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/epidermolysis-bullosa-simplex - Genetics
  10. Naegeli-Franceschetti-Jadassohn syndrome/dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis 
    ... gene provides instructions for making a protein called keratin 14. Keratins are tough, fibrous proteins that provide strength and ... of the skin (the epidermis). Researchers believe that keratin 14 may also play a role in the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...rome-dermatopathia-pigmentosa-reticularis - Genetics
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