Keratin
Keratin is the proteinaceous body covering layer produced by mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians. Hair and wool, horns, claws, hooves, feathers, and scales are made of keratin. Keratin is insoluble in water and is resistant to proteolysis. Importantly, keratin is also the intracellular st...
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Format: | Electronic Book Chapter |
Language: | English |
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IntechOpen
2018
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Series: | Biochemistry
2 |
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Online Access: | DOAB: download the publication DOAB: description of the publication |
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