Term Name:	keratinocyte activation
Synonyms:
Definition:	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.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0032980]    QuickGO    AmiGO