Transglutaminase activity is conserved in stratified epithelia and skin appendages of mammals and birds
AP Sachslehner, M Surbek, B Golabi… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The cross-linking of structural proteins is critical for establishing the mechanical stability of
the epithelial compartments of the skin and skin appendages. The introduction of isopeptide …
the epithelial compartments of the skin and skin appendages. The introduction of isopeptide …
Expression analysis of alpha keratins and corneous beta-protein genes during embryonic development of Gekko japonicus
L Xia, C Li, Y Zhao, W Zhang, C Hu, Y Qu, H Li… - … and Physiology Part D …, 2023 - Elsevier
Epidermal appendages of birds and reptiles, including claws, feathers, scales, and setae,
are primarily composed of alpha keratins (KRTs) and corneous beta-proteins (CBPs). A …
are primarily composed of alpha keratins (KRTs) and corneous beta-proteins (CBPs). A …
Pattern Distribution of Connexins in the Ortho-and Parakeratinized Epithelium of the Lingual Mucosa in Birds
K Skieresz-Szewczyk, H Jackowiak - Cells, 2023 - mdpi.com
Connexins are important proteins involved in cell-to-cell communication and
cytodifferentiation during renewal and cornification of the multilayered epithelia. So far, there …
cytodifferentiation during renewal and cornification of the multilayered epithelia. So far, there …
Anatomical and Surface Electron Microscopic Investigation of the Tongue and Laryngeal Prominence in the Red-Eyed Turtle Dove (Streptopelia semitorquata …
CO Igbokwe, FE Mbajiorgu… - Microscopy and …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
This study investigated the morphology of tongue and laryngeal structures in red-eyed dove
and related it to feeding habits. Samples were examined using gross anatomy, scanning …
and related it to feeding habits. Samples were examined using gross anatomy, scanning …