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B. Loricrin accounts for the majority of proteins in the cornified cell envelope. It is insoluble and is highly hydrophobic. It is cross-linked by transglutaminase-3 to form homodimers and heterodimers with other proteins to increase solubilization.
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Krause end bulbs or mucocutaneous end organs are found in:
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A. These structures are found at the vermillion border of the lips, glans penis, and clitoris.
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Which is the only protein known to ...