Sorting Out the p63 Signaling Network Maranke I. Koster, Dennis R. Roop  Journal of Investigative Dermatology  Volume 128, Issue 7, Pages 1617-1619 (July 2008) DOI: 10.1038/jid.2008.149 Copyright © 2008 The Society for Investigative Dermatology, Inc Terms and Conditions

Figure 1 ΔNp63α regulates the expression of a myriad of target genes. These target genes encode proteins that have different functions in the epidermis. For example, within the basal layer, ΔNp63α induces expression of Fras1, a critical component of the basement membrane. Another structural protein induced by ΔNp63α is Perp, a desmosomal protein that is essential for keratinocyte adhesion. In addition to structural proteins, ΔNp63α induces the expression of IKKα, a protein that is required for cell cycle withdrawal during spinous layer development. Finally, a novel ΔNp63α target gene, Tprg, is expressed in the suprabasal layers of the epidermis and may have a role in epidermal terminal differentiation. Journal of Investigative Dermatology 2008 128, 1617-1619DOI: (10.1038/jid.2008.149) Copyright © 2008 The Society for Investigative Dermatology, Inc Terms and Conditions