In the present study, these amino acids are utilized to analyze the synthesis and molecular weight of beta-keratins in the epidermis of gecko. Also, the presence of proteins associated with alpha-keratin synthesis, such as loricrin, sciellin, filaggrin, and transglutaminase, are studied by immunoblotting. 2. Materials and methods
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