Stem Cell terms starting with K

4 terms

1. Karyotype All of the chromosomes in a cell or an individual organism, visible through a microsope during cell division.
2. Keratin An extremely tough protein substance found in hair, nails, skin, and cornea.
3. Keratinocytes Cells that synthesize keratin and are found in the skin, hair, and nails. A fibrous protein is produced by keratinocytes and may be hard or soft.
4. Knock-out mouse A mouse that has had one or both copies of a specific gene deleted or inactivated.