Keratin-12

**Definition:** A type I keratin that is found associated with the KERATIN-3 in the CORNEA and is regarded as a marker for corneal-type epithelial differentiation. Mutations in the gene for keratin-12 have been associated with MEESMANN CORNEAL EPITHELIAL DYSTROPHY.

**Tree numbers:** - D05.750.078.593.450.300.200 - D12.776.220.475.450.300.200 - D12.776.860.607.300.200

**Synonyms:** - Cytokeratin-12 - Keratin 12