| Gene Symbol |
KRT18
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| Gene Synonyms |
K18 CK-18 CYK18 |
| Gene Full Name |
keratin 18 |
| Gene Summary |
KRT18 encodes the type I intermediate filament chain keratin 18. Keratin 18, together with its filament partner keratin 8, are perhaps the most commonly found members of the intermediate filament gene family. They are expressed in single layer epithelial tissues of the body. Mutations in this gene have been linked to cryptogenic cirrhosis. Two transcript variants encoding the same protein have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008] |
| Alternative Names |
Cell proliferation inducing gene 46 protein Cell proliferation inducing protein 46 Cell proliferation-inducing gene 46 protein CK 18 CK-18 CK18 CYK 18 CYK18 Cytokeratin 18 Cytokeratin endo B Cytokeratin-18 K 18 K18 K1C18_HUMAN KA18 Keratin 18 Keratin 18 type I Keratin D keratin type I cytoskeletal 18 Keratin-18 Krt18 |
| Molecular Weight(MW) |
48 kDa |
| Cellular Localization |
Cytoplasm, Peroxisome, Endoplasmic reticulum, Nucleus. |