Krt14
Krt14 (pronounced as "kay-are-tee-fourteen"), also known as Keratin 14, is a type of Keratin protein that is encoded by the KRT14 gene in humans.
Etymology
The term "Krt14" is derived from the word "Keratin" and the number "14". Keratin is a type of protein that is a key structural material in the human body, particularly in the skin, hair, and nails. The number "14" refers to the specific type of keratin protein that is encoded by the KRT14 gene.
Function
Krt14 is a type of Intermediate filament protein. It is essential for the structural integrity of the Epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin. Mutations in the KRT14 gene can lead to various skin disorders, including Epidermolysis bullosa simplex, a condition characterized by fragile skin that blisters easily.
Related Terms
- Keratin: A type of protein that is a key structural material in the human body.
- Intermediate filament: A type of cytoskeletal component.
- Epidermis: The outermost layer of the skin.
- Epidermolysis bullosa simplex: A condition characterized by fragile skin that blisters easily.
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