Keratin-16

**Definition:** A type I keratin expressed in a variety of EPITHELIUM, including the ESOPHAGUS, the TONGUE, the HAIR FOLLICLE and NAILS. Keratin-16 is normally found associated with KERATIN-6. Mutations in the gene for keratin-6 have been associated with PACHYONYCHIA CONGENITA, TYPE 1.

**Tree numbers:** - D05.750.078.593.450.300.600 - D12.776.220.475.450.300.600 - D12.776.860.607.300.600

**Synonyms:** - Cytokeratin 16 - Cytokeratin-16