| One, for example, known as keratinocyte growth factor 2, is a protein that stimulates the cells of the skin and inner body linings to heal wounds, and is being tested on patients with nonhealing ulcers. |
| Under investigation is also a recombinant human keratinocyte growth factor as a treatment for mucositis of the mouth and throat that is often seen with radiotherapy. |
| On the surface, the process of keratinocyte maturation is disturbed and corneocyte desquamation is delayed. |
| The first cultured cell type used for therapy was the keratinocyte of the epidermis, for the treatment of burns. |
| Retinoids appear to act directly on the keratinocyte cells to suppress their abnormal proliferation and differentiation in the psoriatic plaque. |
| On a receiver operating characteristic curve, the best discriminator was the highest value of keratinocyte growth factor within 5 days after birth. |
