Alias |
39.1,CK 17,CK-17,Cytokeratin-17,K17,K1C17,Keratin 17,keratin 17 epitope S1,keratin 17 epitope S2,keratin 17 epitope S4,Keratin 17,type I,Keratin,Keratin type I cytoskeletal 17,keratin,type i cytoskeletal 17 [version 1],Keratin-17,KRT17,PC,PC2,PCHC1,type I cytoskeletal 17 |
Background |
This gene encodes the type I intermediate filament chain keratin 17, expressed in nail bed, hair follicle, sebaceous glands, and other epidermal appendages. Mutations in this gene lead to Jackson-Lawler type pachyonychia congenita and steatocystoma multiplex. |