The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the keratin gene family. The type II cytokeratins consist of basic or neutral proteins which are arranged in pairs of heterotypic keratin chains coexpressed during differentiation of simple and stratified epithelial tissues. This type II cytokeratin is specifically expressed in the basal layer of the epidermis with family member KRT14. Mutations in these genes have been associated with a complex of diseases termed epidermolysis bullosa simplex. The type II cytokeratins are clustered in a region of chromosome 12q12-q13. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Molecular Weight(MW)
62 kDa
Function
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the keratin gene family. The type II cytokeratins consist of basic or neutral proteins which are arranged in pairs of heterotypic keratin chains coexpressed during differentiation of simple and stratified epithelial tissues.
Cellular Localization
Cytoplasm,Intermediate filament,Keratin
Application
WB
Western blot analysis of CK5 in Hela , NIH/3T3 lysates and using CK5 Goat pAb.
IF
Immunofluorescence analysis of CK5(Green) in Human skin tissue using CK5 Goat pAb, and DAPI(Blue)