keratinocyte activation

id: GO:0032980
name: keratinocyte activation
namespace: biological_process
type: go
obsolete: False

Description: A change in the morphology or behavior of a keratinocyte resulting from exposure to an activating factor such as a cellular or soluble ligand. Upon activation, keratinocytes become migratory and hyperproliferative, and produce growth factors and cytokines.

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