Research Article

Mutations in Homocysteine Metabolism Genes Increase Keratin N-Homocysteinylation and Damage in Mice

Table 5

Levels of copper, iron, and Met-keratin in Cse−/− and Cse+/+ mouse pelage hair.

Genotype ()Copper (μg/g hair)Iron (μg/g hair)Met-keratin (nmol/mg hair)

Cse−/− (10)4.83 ± 0.7034.6 ± 10.741.0 ± 10.2
Cse+/+ (12)5.37 ± 1.4340.1 ± 16.038.8 ± 6.4
value0.2960.3730.571