KRTAP10-9
Description
The KRTAP10-9 (keratin associated protein 10-9) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 21.
KRTAP10-9 plays a crucial role in hair shaft structure. It is found in the interfilamentous matrix of the hair cortex, where it interacts with hair keratin intermediate filaments. This interaction is vital for forming a strong and resilient hair shaft, achieved through extensive disulfide bond formation between KRTAP10-9 and hair keratins.
KRTAP10-9 is also known as KAP10.9, KAP18.9, KRTAP18-9.
