Epidermal keratin 5 expression and distribution is under dermal influence.

In conclusion, modulation of keratin 5 expression and distribution either due to mutations or factors may account for the development of pigmentary disorders.
PMID: 31692218 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Pigment Cell and Melanoma Research - November 5, 2019 Category: Cytology Authors: Cario M, Pain C, Kaulanjan-Checkmodine P, Masia D, Delia G, Casoli V, Costet P, Goussot JF, Guyonnet-Duperat V, Bibeyran A, Ezzedine K, Reymermier C, Andre-Frei V, Taieb A Tags: Pigment Cell Melanoma Res Source Type: research