An intact keratin network is crucial for mechanical integrity and barrier function in keratinocyte cell sheets
S. Karsch, F. Buechau, T. M. Magin, A. Janshoff
This study shows that keratin networks are essential for mechanical integrity and barrier function in keratinocytes, with keratin deficiency causing impaired wound closure and dysfunctional barriers.
bioRxiv · Jun 11, 2019Biophysics