Alpha-keratin
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alpha-keratin-181-18715223
title:
Alpha-keratin
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Alpha-keratin, or α-keratin, is a type of keratin found in mammalian vertebrates. This protein is the primary component in hairs, horns, claws, nails and the epidermis layer of the skin. α-keratin is a fibrous structural protein, meaning it is made up of amino acids that form a repeating secondary structure. The secondary structure of α-keratin is very similar to that of a traditional protein α-helix and forms a coiled coil. Du it can function as one of the strongest biological materials and has
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Type of keratin found in vertebrates
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha-keratin
date created:
2017-02-15T00:05:22Z
date modified:
2024-09-06T05:42:11Z
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