KRT12 encodes the type I intermediate filament chain keratin 12, expressed in corneal epithelia. Mutations in this gene lead to Meesmann corneal dystrophy. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Alternative Names
CK-12 cytokeratin-12 K12 keratin 12 (Meesmann corneal dystrophy) keratin 12 type I keratin complex 1 acidic gene 12 keratin K12 Keratin type I cytoskeletal 12 (Cytokeratin 12) type I keratin KA12