Gene:
keratin 9 (epidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma)
Gene ID:
209752
Symbol:
KRT9
Species:
1000
Description:
This gene encodes the type I keratin 9, an intermediate filament chain expressed only in the terminally differentiated epidermis of palms and soles. Mutations in this gene cause epidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma.