Skin care by keratins

M. Bishr Omary () and Nam-On Ku
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M. Bishr Omary: VA Palo Alto Health Care System and Stanford University School of Medicine
Nam-On Ku: VA Palo Alto Health Care System and Stanford University School of Medicine

Nature, 2006, vol. 441, issue 7091, 296-297

Abstract: Keratin proteins perform several functions in skin cells, including those of providing mechanical support and protection against injury. But it seems they also have a more active part to play in healing wounds.

Date: 2006
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DOI: 10.1038/441296a

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