NCIt synonyms : K9; CK-9; Type I Cytoskeletal 9 Gene; Keratin 9, Type I Gene; Keratin, Type I Cytoskeletal 9 Gene; Cytokeratin 9 Gene; Epidermolytic Palmoplantar Keratoderma Gene; KA9; EPPK; Keratin 9 wt Allele;
NCIt definition : Human KRT9 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 17q21.2 and is approximately
6 kb in length. This allele, which encodes keratin, type I cytoskeletal 9 protein,
plays a role in intermediate filament functions in the epidermis of the palms and
soles. Mutations in the gene are associated with epidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma.;