Keratin 4
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keratin 4
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| Identifiers | |
| Symbol | KRT4 CYK4 |
| HUGO | 6441 |
| Entrez | 3851 |
| OMIM | 123940 |
| RefSeq | NM_002272 |
| UniProt | P19013 |
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| Locus | Chr. 12 p12.2-q11 |
Keratin 4 is a type II cytokeratins. It is specifically found in differentiated layers of the mucosal and esophageal epithelia together with keratin 13. Mutations in the genes encoding this protein have been associated with White Sponge Nevus, characterized by oral, esophageal, and anal leukoplakia.
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