keratinocyte
noun
a type of skin cell that synthesizes keratin and makes up most of the outer layer of the skin.
keratinocytes
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pluralof keratinocyte.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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Laboratory experiments showed that this oxidative stress activates a protective response in keratinocytes, the skin cells responsible for repairing wounds.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 20, 2026
These keratinocytes were engineered to express a specific variant of the HLA gene called HLA-B*57:01, which specifically bind to the antiviral drug abacavir.
From Science Daily ● May 15, 2024
Researchers discovered the hemoglobin ? protein in keratinocytes of the epidermis and in hair follicles.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 17, 2023
It also improves communication with keratinocytes to promote the formation of new blood vessels.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2023
The main type of cells which make up the epidermis are keratinocytes, with melanocytes and Langerhans cells also present.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
