What is the function of keratin

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Keratin is an extremely strong protein which is a major component in skin, hair, nails and teeth. Most of the keratin that we interact with is actually dead hair, skin, and nails formed from dead cells which the body sheds as new cells push up from underneath. It makes the structures strong and provide protection also.

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