research Identification of two novel clusters of ultrahigh-sulfur keratin-associated protein genes on human chromosome 11 27 citations , April 2004 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Two new gene clusters important for hair formation were found on human chromosome 11.
research Identification of two novel clusters of ultrahigh-sulfur keratin-associated protein genes on human chromosome 11*1 1 citations , May 2004 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Two new gene clusters important for hair formation were found on human chromosome 11.
research Molecular evolution of the keratin associated protein gene family in mammals, role in the evolution of mammalian hair 119 citations , August 2008 in “BMC Evolutionary Biology” KRTAP genes evolved early in mammals, leading to diverse hair traits.
research Size Polymorphisms in the Human Ultrahigh Sulfur Hair Keratin-Associated Protein 4, KAP4, Gene Family 27 citations , June 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study found that variations in hair protein genes are likely due to evolutionary deletions or duplications.
research Ancient lineages of the keratin-associated protein (KRTAP) genes and their co-option in the evolution of the hair follicle 2 citations , March 2023 in “BMC ecology and evolution” Some hair protein genes evolved early and were adapted for use in hair follicles.