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November 1998 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Mouse and human keratin 16 can both form filaments, with differences likely due to the tail domain, not the helical domain.
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December 1985 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Eye lens capsules are the best for growing human skin cells.
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November 1992 in “Journal of dermatology” Hair cells grown in a lab showed specific hair proteins.