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beta-Keratins

Keratins that form into a beta-pleated sheet structure. They are principle constituents of the corneous material of the carapace and plastron of turtles, the epidermis of snakes and the feathers of birds.

Year introduced: 2007(1987)

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Tree Number(s): D05.750.078.593.450.074, D12.776.220.475.450.074, D12.776.860.607.074

MeSH Unique ID: D053800

Entry Terms:

  • beta Keratins
  • beta-Keratin
  • beta Keratin

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