KRT genes

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:protein
gptkbp:alternativeSplicing produces keratin isoforms
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:epidermolysis_bullosa_simplex
gptkb:pachyonychia_congenita
hair disorders
skin diseases
gptkbp:database gptkb:NCBI_Gene
gptkb:HGNC
gptkb:UniProt
gptkb:Ensembl
gptkbp:dividedInto type I keratin genes
type II keratin genes
gptkbp:encodes keratin proteins
gptkbp:expressedIn gptkb:skin
nails
cornea
hair follicles
epithelial tissues
liver (some types)
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1970s
gptkbp:foundIn humans
other vertebrates
gptkbp:fullName keratin genes
gptkbp:function structural support in epithelial cells
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label KRT genes
gptkbp:locatedOn chromosome 12 (type I)
chromosome 17 (type II)
gptkbp:mutationAssociatedWith hair abnormalities
nail dystrophy
skin fragility
gptkbp:numberOfGenes over 50
gptkbp:orthologIn gptkb:meat
gptkb:zebrafish
mice
other vertebrates
gptkbp:proteinFamily intermediate filament proteins
gptkbp:regulates transcription factors
epigenetic mechanisms
gptkbp:relatedTo cell integrity
cytoskeletal structure
mechanical resilience
gptkbp:studiedIn genetics
molecular biology
oncology
dermatology
gptkbp:usedAs biomarkers in cancer diagnosis
markers for epithelial cell differentiation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cytokeratin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7