Immunohistochemical Detection of Keratin and Prekeratin in Human Fetal Nail Unit.
- Author:
Young Kyoon KIM
;
Kyung Jin KIM
;
Kyu Chul CHOI
;
Sun Wook HWANG>
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Immunohistochemical detection;
Keratin;
Prekeratin;
Human fetal nail unit
- MeSH:
Avidin;
Epidermis;
Fetus;
Humans*
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1988;26(1):1-9
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Authors performed the immunohistochemical study with avidin biotin-peroxi- dase complex staining on the nail unit of the human fetus for determining the presence of keratin and prekeratin. Seven fetuses, ranging from 12 to 27 weeks in age, were examined. In all cases, the keratin and prekeratin were found in the epidermis of nail units, but not found in stratum corneum and nail plate. Keratin was located predominantly in suprabasal cells whereas prekeratin was located diffusely in the epidermis. Interestingly keratin and prekeratin were found as early as 12 week-old gestational period. There was no significant difference in presence of keratin and prekeratin.
