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Is it true that the most abundant protein in the dead epidermal structures such as hair and nails is melanin?
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Most abundant protein dead epidermal structures?
keratin
What is the most abundant protein in dead epidermal structures such as hair and nail called?
The most abundant protein in dead epidermal structures is called keratin. It is a fibrous protein that forms the main structural constituent of hair, feathers, hoofs, claws and horns.
The tough water-repellent protein found in the epidermal cells is called?
It is called Keratinocyte, which is in the outermost layer of the epidermis.
Protein in dead epidermal structures?
Keratin KeratinKeratin is an extremely strong proteinproteinprotein which is a major component in skin, hair, nails, hooves, horns, and teeth
Is melanin a protein?
I screwed up-- the first person had it right. Here's their answer: "A protein is composed of several amino acids chained together - so no melanin is not a protein. Melanin is formed from the amino acid Tyrosine and is NOT a chain of amino acids thus it is not a protein nor is it a amino acid."
What is the waterproofing protein found in the epidermal cells called?
which is a protein that makes the skin waterproof
What accounts for the bulk of the epidermal thickness?
The water insoluble protein accounts for the bulk of the epidermal thickness thickness.
What is the pigment protein found in skin surface?
Melanin.
What protein does the eye color gene encode?
melanin
What is single most abundant protein in the body?
Collagen is the most abundant protein found in your body.
What protein substance helps the epidermal cells of the skin to be waterproof?
Keratin
The protein in epidermal cells that makes the skin relatively waterproof is?
Collagen
