KRT84

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Description

The KRT84 (keratin 84) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 12.

KRT84 is a keratin gene that encodes a type II hair keratin. This keratin is primarily found in the filiform tongue papilla, which are small, cone-shaped projections on the surface of the tongue.

KRT84 is also known as HB4, KRTHB4.

Associated Diseases

• cancer
• respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants
• disorder of pilosebaceous unit