keratinisoituneita
Keratinisoituneita is a Finnish term that translates to "keratinized" in English. It refers to a biological process where cells, particularly in the skin and its appendages like hair and nails, undergo a transformation and accumulate keratin. Keratin is a tough, fibrous structural protein that is rich in sulfur. This process is essential for forming protective barriers within the body.
In the skin, keratinization, or keratinisaatio, is a key part of the epidermis's life cycle. Cells in
Hair and nails are also primarily composed of keratinized cells. In hair follicles, cells undergo rapid keratinization