Abstract
Keratins make up a major portion of epithelial intermediate filament proteins. The widely diverse keratins are found in both the small and large intestines. The human intestine mainly expresses keratins 8, 18, 19, and 20. Many of the common roles of keratins are for the integrity and stability of the epithelial cells. The keratins also protect the cells and tissue from stress and are biomarkers for some diseases in the organs. Although an increasing number of studies have been performed regarding keratins, the roles of keratin in the intestine have not yet been fully understood. This review focuses on discussing the roles of keratins in the intestine. Diverse studies utilizing mouse models and samples from patients with intestinal diseases in the search for the association of keratin in intestinal diseases have been summarized.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 8051 |
| Journal | International journal of molecular sciences |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 14 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2022 Jul |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This work was supported by the Korean Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, grant 2018R1D1A1A02086060 (to N.-O.K.).
Publisher Copyright:
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All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Catalysis
- Molecular Biology
- Spectroscopy
- Computer Science Applications
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
