Skin Appendage Proteins of Tetrapods: Building Blocks of Claws, Feathers, Hair and Other Cornified Epithelial Structures

Skin Appendage Proteins of Tetrapods: Building Blocks of Claws, Feathers, Hair and Other Cornified Epithelial Structures

Reptiles, birds, mammals and amphibians, together forming the clade tetrapods, have a large diversity of cornified skin appendages, such as scales, feathers, hair and claws. The skin appendages consist of dead epithelial cells that are tightly packed with specific structural proteins. Here, we revie...

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Main Authors: Karin Brigit Holthaus, Julia Steinbinder, Attila Placido Sachslehner, Leopold Eckhart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
skin
keratinocytes
cornification
feather
claw
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/3/457
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